SleeveToBypass2023

I have BCBS of Illinois (PPO) and I live in Colorado and work remotely. Everything here is covered and I don't have to go to any other state for anything. Definitely set up your BCBS insurance portal. You can find doctors in your network on there. If you can't, definitely call customer service.

My surgeon said in general, sleeve patients lost about 10% less weight than gastric bypass. But he also said that's the average. He said he has seen patients who are really motivated and disciplined actually lost the same or even a little more. Depends a lot on the person.

I have BCBS of Illinois and medicaid as a secondary insurance. What I was told is that the actual doctor visits and surgery are covered by my primary insurance and medicaid covers what they won't (not for the surgery itself, but for the copays and deductibles). I have about $1500 I have to pay for my deductible and out of pocket expense, and medicaid is paying all but $150 of it. So my actual out of pocket costs are $150 for the sleeve. Not bad (I live in Colorado, so their medicaid is amazing).

So I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. My doctor submitted my paperwork on March 30th and I had my approval on April 1st. I'm not kidding. Nobody has ever seen it go that fast.

Hi!! I just joined and I have a surgery date of May 3rd 2022. I'm so excited!!!