Yea Valerie! I'm so jealous!!!! (just kidding) You're our "Guinea Pig" (Me and Kathy) Can't wait to see how everything goes. (((Hugs)))~Rebecca

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Hi~ I have IHC insurance and there is no way they will pay for the surgery, it is a written exclusion. I ended up paying for it myself and I was pleased to find that when comparing my bill to other recent post-ops that it was by far the lowest. I had no complications and am currently expecting a check from Cottonwood Hospital for $4305.00 because the actual amount of my bill was that much less than what I pre-paid. I am hoping to write some of it off on my taxes as well, WLS is eligible as a medical deduction. BTW, I had my surgery three weeks ago and I am doing great! I have heard that Aetna and United Healthcare (National plan, not Utah) pay for the surgery. If you can change jobs or want to work more I know that Convergys, Discover Card, GE and several other companies with a national presence use those plans. Good Luck! Angela

Today during my yard sale this woman came and picked up somethings and we got to talking. She mentioned that she had wls about 6 months ago. She works for AOL in Ogden Utah full time and the insurance from there covered it. You do have to have some comorbidities and be at least 100 lbs overweight and it deemed medically necessary. My family practitioner fully supports wls. His name is Kevin Gardner and he works with Wasatch Peak Family Practice located in Layton. If you are looking for a doctor who will write you the letter he will as long as you meet the criteria. Just thought I would pass it on. Tammy Shaw