No, they won't cover any WL retaled surgery, testing or complications. Nothing, zero zilch. If I were diabetic with a heart condition they still wouldn't. They need to get with the program. It's actually not the insurance, it's my employer who excludes it. Already talked to HR and they just said "no". So, this will be an investment in myself.

 Thanks... my only concern is my insurance will not back me up should there be a complication. Unlikely, but if there is I lose everything. No short or long term disability, no pay for being out of work and depending on how long I could be out (weeks-months) I could lose my home. I know it's a long stretch but it's still a possibility. I did find someone in the US who has done many for $10k and quick inexpensive flight. He only offers Bliscare (more $$ of course) but will provide me a piece of mind. Now I just have to get the guts (no pun intended) to do it. I fear the mourning of food which has been my love for so many years. Most everyone is so happy with their VSG and I am sure I would be too. Just a chicken when it comes to operations. Many people have said they throw up a lot. That makes me nervous too. I'm a presenter and the last thing I need to do in front a group is loose my lunch...

Thanks for the input. BTW, I presented in Keene NH today! 

oh i look at my post now and it did look like i wrote it all wrong and thankfull for your post i think by me doing this 5 day pouch test i might be able to get that boost i need to get my head back on track i think the depression is setting in is because i feel like i have failed but i have no family support and it is so hard to do anything and i just need to get my self together and and once i start losing again i might feel a little betterr

I missed the meeting tonight!  Shoot!

I Hope everything goes well for you