Bummed

[Jd101 12]

So after months of research and reading this forum I had decided to get sleeved. My cousin and I were going to the required seminar at the end of this month. We were going to have the surgery at the same time since she is wanting to do it too. We called to sign up and was told our insurance doesn't cover the surgery. Looking at our insurance policy (we work at Walmart) it says that it does cover it (of course it has requirements which we both meet). When we called to confirm we are told that the surgery is only covered in PA and CA. Kind of bummed now because don't have the money to do it out of pocket and was actually looking forward the future. I'm hoping that maybe soon insurance will decide to cover. Sorry for the long rant.

[shedo82773 1,236]

No ProblemI totally get it. Maybe you could get all of the requirements where you live then have it all transferred to where it is covered. I know that it will be a lot of time, effort, and money but don't give up. Maybe get a loan? Or try CARE CREDIT. It is like a credit card that pays for all kinds of medical expenses. Just keep trying. To try isn't going to cost anything and just maybe it will work out for you!! Hang in there!!

[Janet610 76]

100% understand your position. I was in the same boat. Have great insurance through Anthem but bariatric is excluded. Tried for 3 yrs to get it to cover some/all of it to no avail. Try care credit, prosper, the hospital may have a financial assistance program. I was blessed and able to borrow the money from my parents but please don't give up. Wishing you all the best!

[defibvt 348]

I totally understand. I am a nurse and I work for a hospital that does bariatric surgery, but the exclude employees. Keep looking and I would encourage you to look at all your options. I ended up going to Mexico for my surgery.

[ssflbelle 829]

I have a friend who weighs over 300 pounds who also works for Walmart in GA and recently was injured in a car accident. Due to the increase in pain from the accident she looked into the WLS and she was told the same thing. I believe she is doing her preop requirements in GA and will go to PA for the surgery. Check and see if you can do your preop in your state. In the mean time see what monies you can save to drive or fly to PA and stay a few extra days before coming back home. Good luck with everything.