lynn5707

Hi, I am new to this forum, only posted a couple of times. I went to my first supervised wt loss program and my BMI was 40-41. I do not have co-mobidities. I am supposed to lose about 15# before surgery. That will put my BMI under 40. I am scared that if I lose that my insurance will not cover it then. My surgeon's office said they submit the starting weight, but that I need to talk with doctor when I see him the end of February whether I need to lose the weight since it may jeopardize my surgery. I have Federal BCBS, live in Indianapolis. Thanks for your help!

Yes, last March when I met with the surgeon, I was to lose 15# before surgery. My BMI then was 40-41 too. Last year they said they use the first weight. On one hand, since I haven't been able to lose anything, I don't know why I'm so nervous about my BMI going below 40 - lol, but since I am to start the liver reduction diet until surgery I cannot see how I won't lose something. My surgery will probably be in May. Thanks for your input!

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!

Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. I had another post, but no replies so thought I would try again. I am very excited! I found out today that my insurance covers the sleeve. I also am just excited to get going again. I go to my supervised weight loss on Thursday, and my psych app't next week. Surgery could be in May!!! Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!