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I'm new here and just beginning to look into have the procedure. Just had my physical and Dr. suggested and gave me a Bariatric Dr. referral. I have no idea if my insurance will cover this. I was interested to see if others have the same insurance and were covered. Been trying to read as much as possible about the procedure and the wait time. Is it possible for a shorter wait period before approval?

JessyPessy86, I just may do that in a couple of weeks when I retire. Hopefully my husband will not retire right after me as we will have to look for insurance for me. Wonder if that would be harder to get approved with a new insurance. I would love to get off my diabetic meds and a couple of others.

Interesting we have a PPO though them and I was told no surgery is covered for bariatrics. I called the surgeons office and they were going to look into it and never got back to me. I think they lost my number and I have not had the time to call them with work right now. They close most days at 6 one day at 6 with no weekends.

Talked to the insurance company today and they will not cover the surgery only 4 Drs. visits and an evaluation for treatment. Sad

Thanks, queencity I hope to call this week or next.

Thanks, kbingo I have looked and it's so confusing to me. One place it looks like no it's not covered and reading in another area it looks like yes they do. I am planning on calling hopefully soon. I'm covered by my husbands policy as I work part time, but part time feels like full time some weeks. That would be great if it held true for me on no previous records etc. I have tried WW and other plans but did not keep anything to show proof. Plus my husband is planning on retiring soon and I would not have 6 months possibly. Thanks again!