West Virginia: blue cross blue shield

[123mollie 13]

Anyone in WV go through (or currently going through) the process of getting vsg (or wls in general) with BCBS?

I officially start my 6 month phase on Jan 5 (first appointment with my surgeon/team) and I’m wondering if there are any super big hurdles that BCBS throws in front of you?! Lol!!

[MissSimpson 81]

I’m a state employee and have BCBS of Mississippi. They’re probably pretty similar. I had to be on a doctor supervised diet (with monthly weigh ins) for 6 months, see a nutritionist and a psychiatrist. Make sure you go see the dr. EVERY MONTH! I missed one month by a few days and had to start all over.

[123mollie 13]

Thanks so much for replying!! That’s exactly what I have to do! Hopefully this 6 months flies!!!

[MissSimpson 81]

20 minutes ago, 123mollie said:

Thanks so much for replying!! That’s exactly what I have to do! Hopefully this 6 months flies!!!

The six months were fine! It’s the two days on a liquid diet that are killing me! Haha! Going in on the 28th. Good luck to you! Let me know how it goes!

[123mollie 13]

Lol!! You mean you’re on day two.. or you only had to do it for two days? I see some have to do it for two weeks 😬😬😬 I’m not sure what my surgeon requires yet. But I’ll gladly do it if it means ending this obesity battle (that sounded like some sort of cheesy infomercial 😂)

[MissSimpson 81]

I did liquids for a week, then Clear Liquids two days before. I’m surprised I’ve done such a good job! The liquid diet with Protein Shakes was ok. It really made me realize that a lot of hunger was in my head.

[123mollie 13]

That sounds way better than 2 weeks! I hope all goes well!! I bet you’re so excited!

[MissSimpson 81]

11 minutes ago, 123mollie said:

That sounds way better than 2 weeks! I hope all goes well!! I bet you’re so excited!

I am! I’ve been jumping through hoops, and now it’s here!