Federal BCBS (standard) Good or Bad experiences?

[PuffyOne2014 0]

I have a BMI of almost 35 and continue to gain weight, despite my brief successes, it is just a matter of time until I put back on anything I might lose. Has anyone else worked with BCBS fed? Any tips or advice?

[Silkylady 3]

I have Basic and it was a smooth process to get approved. Three month diet I did with primary doctor, nutrition classess, cardio, psych eval and barium test and I only paid my 35 dollar copay each time I went to a specialist....then 150.00 for the surgery...it took 3 days to get approved. I was sleeved on July 19 and just got the insurance statement. The surgery and hospital stay was billed at $59,545 but since it was with a preferred provider the insurance company actually paid $19,921.00. So in total I paid 325.00 total out of pocket.

[chinamama 104]

I have fepblue basic also (LOVE basic!). Under $1000 total including all pre-op and 3 nights in hospital ( band removal with complications). I know your cost will probably be higher with std.

[Arts137 1,811]

Yes, no problems, but my BMI was over 50. At 35 do you have any co-morbidities? And you'll need to document (via your MD) weight loss attempts over the last year, and do all the preps (which takes about 6 months).