I think a lot of it will be documentation.  You need to be sure that you have a recent 6 month or more physician supervised diet with at least once monthly weigh in.  A referral letter from your Primary care physician recommending Bariatric surgery is helpful.  All of your results with your co-morbidities documented.  I'm not sure that they will consider family history, unfortunately what they will look at is the cost effectiveness for them.  Seems that all insurances have really tightened up on this.  However, don't give up, fight for it.  This is a life altering surgery and it is well worth the fight.  Ask your Primary  care Physician to test your HgbA1c as well as your thyroid, these can be helpful!

GOOD LUCK and BLESSINGS!
Lisa

So sad, Windham isn't taking any new patients
The only problem with Wybanga is the long wait.. ugh.
Is Wybanga familiar with the process that some insurance companies require?
Thanks for ANY info/help.

oh, ok.  thanks. i sure hope she's taking newbies.  i'm going to call monday.

Thank you so SO much for replying to my post and for the info.  I googled Dr Windham.  Is that Dr Paul Windham?

Hey Gina - I'm in Millbrook.  My doctor, Dr Windham, was great through my pre-op stage.  We were getting ready to do all the monthly appt and then I found out that the type of BCBS I have didn't require the 6 months waiting period.  I think any doctor can help you out, just find someone you're comfortable with that supports your decision.  Good luck!!