Avmed

[missdixie2000 66]

Anyone out there with Avmed from Florida that was approved for gastric sleeve if so how long did it take???

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

My Avmed with the State of Florida would not pay

[missdixie2000 66]

My mom couldn't get the first approval and she had Avmed but it was a different contract they told her it didn't cover. But I have already got my first approval an I have did 6 months of dr visits,psyc eval an i have high BP that they have treated me for since 2004 . Did u do the 6 months of dr visits an stuff , did u have the HMO or PPO. Sorry I am asking all this . I am just trying to see if it's been worth it at all.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Different from you, in that I did not pursue it. I gained 30 lbs. from meds a year ago, which put me to 230, then my BP, diabetes, knee replacement and asthma all were working against me. I retired, was eligible for Medicare, and had the sleeve. Avmed is still my secondary insurance and will not pay. Just thanking God I was able to have the surgery. Best wishes to you for pursuing this for yourself!