Hey Guys!  I am new to this site and am in the beginning stages of my weight loss surgery journey.  I have BCBS of MN through my employer and luckily gastric bypass and the vertical sleeve are covered. (haven't completed decided on which I want)  I have gone over the medical policy that was sent to me from the BCBS but I still have questions.  My main question is what documentation needs to be gathered to present to the insurance company.  I have already gotten my letter of medical necessity from my PCP.  I am in the process of getting my psych evaluation completed and I am in second month of the 6 month medically supervised diet.  Other than the BMI qualifications, which I am more than meeting, these items are the only thing mentioned as qualifications for approval.  However, I have seen other ppl on this site talk about gathering medical records and other items.  I am just curious as to what all I need to be gathering over the next few months.

Where you from?

I would like to be added to the facebook page Valerie Roberton (Wilson)

I am also from Minnesota and new here!! I would love to hear from you and be supportive. I have not yet had surgery, got a date of 12/10/15!!

I'm back as well!  Ran a marathon, had twins....gained 30 pounds.  I need to get back on track and definitely need to be "around" people who know the struggle.  I have fallen out of all my good habits.