Anyone able to get Individual Health Insurance as a Post-op?

I just sent in an application for BC/BS PPO for myself & my children. We've been covered by my husband's insurance through his job for a couple years & they covered my WLS back in 10/2002. But now the insurance rates for the family plan are going way up per paycheck so we've been looking into an Individual Policy for myself & the kids. I just spoke w/ a BC/BS representative & was told anyone who has had WLS cannot be covered until they're @ least 5 years out from having surgery, to make sure there's no complications & their weight stabilizes. I'm currently a SAHM w/ a 2 1/2 yr old & an almost 4 yr old. Are there any other Insurance Companies out there that would be willing to cover me? Thanks for your help...Jamie / Open RNY: 10/09/02 / -85 lbs.

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