First Steps!!

I just confirmed with my insurance that WLS is covered!! I'm scheduled to attend a seminar on Feb 5th at The Bariatric Center of Kansas. I'm being cautiously optimistic right now, because I could always be denied for one reason or another...but the outlook is looking good! I'm over 40 on the BMI scale and have at least 2 co-morbidities that should allow for an approval....but I'm still afraid of getting my hopes up to high. My insurance requires a letter of medical neccessity from my PCP (he's very supportive!), a letter from the Surgeon, a psych eval and a consult with a Nutritionist. All of this is also covered by my insurance!! I've been researching the lap band as well as the Roux-en-Y procedures at length and still havent come to a decision on what is best for me presently and in the future. Hopefully, the seminar and surgeon will help me to decide!! But..... The light at the end of the tunnel is shining much brighter!! Wish me Luck everyone... Mary

Mary, Good luck! I hope you get approved lightning fast and have no bumps on the road to a healthier you. Steph

Thanks so much Steph....I can hardly contain my excitement!! But at the same time, I dont want to many people to know about this, just in case, for some reason, it doesnt go through the approval process. I know there is always the appeal process, and I'm hoping it doesnt have to get to that point. I'm just excited that there are no exclusions to my insurance policy!! Appeals I can fight, exclusions I cant!! LOL Congratulations on getting your surgery date!! I'm very excited for you!!!!

Thank you. I know what you mean about not wanting to get your hopes up. I have mine up and just pray to God that they do not get smashed. Please keep me updated on your progress. Steph