New day ahead

They told me today it is covered except for my $100 deductible. I have me first appointment with the surgeon on 8/27!

Anyone have the insurance BCBS Horizon? The phone inquiry I had was ridiculous. I called to see if the surgery would be covered and the girl on the end gave me such a run around! She said "bariatric (with emphasis on bariatric) surgery is not covered under your plan. I replied" really? I can't believe you would rather pay for years of diabetic complication, possible stroke or heart attack". Once again she repeated the statement. I said what about appealing and she said it again. No other words. I then was a bit perturbed by her attitude in her voice and had a few suggestions. To make a very long conversation short, I kept asking about the appeal process and in the end she said"bariatric surgery is not covered under you plan but if it is medically necessary it will fall under regular surgery". I said to her that would have been nice for you to tell me 15 minutes ago. I was so frustrated. Waiting to hear. Anyone else have this problem with insurance!

The surgery center called my insurance and said it was covered except for the $100 deductible. I was shocked after the conversation I had with the insurance girl a few days prior. Then they asked if I wanted to schedule my appointment with the doctor.

I live in PA but have NJ insurance. The good news is they called today to say I was approved! Woo hoo!! So my first appointment with the surgeon is 8/27.

I am just starting on my way to WLS. I submitted my insurance info and I am waiting for a response. I had several things that jumped on the last straw to break it. I have been gaining and gaining over the years but really got bad after my hysterectomy 7 years ago. No matter what I do I gain. I saw a picture of myself a few months back and felt horrible. I hated what I saw and why did I let this happen? I have tried many things over the years to lose weight. Most recently I bought a Fitbit and started tracking my food and my steps. I decided to do a 5k that was hosted by my work. I was second to last and finished at 59 minutes 15 seconds. I walked it. There was a point walking it that I had to stop for a second cause I hurt so bad. The next few days I was in pain. Each time I get my 10,000 steps my feet and knees hurt so bad.I bought an elliptical machine and can't last more than five minutes and still be able to breathe. I hate how I can't be as active as I want to be. The last thing that added to my weight gain was my husband cheating on me after 30 years. I was devastated and food was my comfort. I have gone from 280 last year to 315 currently. I am done with feeling like this! So I hope I can get this done!