Question:
will my insurance cover me?

I am 19 years old and i have always been overweight. this has emotional stressed me.I have tried dieting, excersice ( to the point of fainting), and cleansing programs. I recently gave birth to my daughter and have gained a huge amount of weight that i have tried and tried to get ride of. i have a history of morbid obesity, diabeties, thyroids, and severe astma in my family. i have alredy gone throught the severe astma, it is now worse then ever. i have severe back problems and i am extreme worried about my health. my bmi is 32.9, 180 LBS and only 5"2. im am so stressed and depressed as a result. i need something that can really help me.    — laila082908 (posted on June 19, 2009)

June 19, 2009
Hi, Have you spoke with your DR.? Have you checked with YOUR ins. company? That is where all the answers will come from. Find out what your ins. requires to have the surg..and follow the list of things they tell you to do. Iam sure that was not the answer you hoped for but..I dont know what kind of ins you have. Best of luck.
   — tootsie52

June 19, 2009
I'm glad you are thinking about this now. When you have the surgery, you'll be setting a great example for your daughter so that she'll never have to deal with weight issues. Listen to Julie in the previous post. She is right in what she is saying. The only thing I would suggest is start checking out surgeons also.As much as your doctor knows, the surgeon can take the process a couple of steps farther. Also, you can call your insurance yourself so you can get the ball rolling. The only reason I suggest this is because my insurance told me one thing and told my insurance something else. Luckly, I told the surgeons office what the insurance co. told me and the insurance co. changed their tune. Good Luck in your quest. I wish you and your daughter well. You wouldn't regret it.
   — Kathleen W.

June 20, 2009
Ask the doctors staff for all the codes for the procedure and call your insurance company..they will tell you right away. Hopes this helps.
   — Eneleh