Why such a long process? (Rant)

[KaiserKid 81]

I do understand your concern. I am barely BMI 40, in fact when I first start looking into WLS they told me there was no way my insurance would pay because I was below 40 and had no other real health issues. Thankfully it looks like now that my BMI is 40 I have a good chance of approval and will not have to do any dietary plan before surgery.

So, my short answer is, it depends. Good luck to you!!

I was in the same boat. My first appt, they were looking at some old medical records, and they thought I was taller than I am so they thought my BMI was only 38. They shot it down when I mentioned surgery off of this notion. I insisted they re-measure my height and lo and behold my BMI was 40.9. Then their tune quickly changed and I got an appt with the surgeon for the following week.

It really does all depend on your evil insurance company. I posted about this a while ago on the insurance board. I don't think I need a pre-op diet for my insurance. I hope I don't because I already pay through the nose for my insurance so it BETTER be good!

And Jane1979 - I totally feel you about the wait period. I had to go to an orientation with the WLC in early June before I could even schedule an appt - and the earliest appt they had for me was Aug 31 - a full 3 months just for my first appt! But in that time I used it to really educate myself on this topic and know literally everything there is to know. Waiting is the WORST once you've made up your mind about what you want to do. Hang tight!

[Dub 9,922]

I grew sick of the insurance company stalling things.

I opted to self pay and that sped everything up a great deal.

Weeks Vs months.