Hi,
I have been debating on having some type of WLS for the past year. I went to a surgeon 3/1/2010, and my BMI barely was 40.0. They told me at the time that my insurance would only cover RNY, and I really wanted sleeve. Well, I have made app'ts and cancelled over the past year and now my insurance has changed. They now require 3 month supervised diet (which my doctor does anyway) and two years previous weight, which I will be close to 40.0 - but maybe around 38 or 39. I am 53 years old.
Anyway, I think I am going to call surgeon tomorrow to see if my insurance will cover sleeve. I have read on obesity help that Federal BCBS is starting to cover the sleeve. I need to have a psych app't & my 2nd and 3rd weight loss app't then if I'm approved can have surgery. I am just so embarrassed that I cannot do this alone. I have been on every diet, and just cannot get it together.
Any words of wisdom on how I should proceed??? I live in Indianapolis.
Thanks!