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Hi I'm Jessica..... I have been thinking about WLS for years. In fact I joined the site back in 2009...LOL

I feel I am finally at the stage that I can successful commit to the life change that is ahead of me. I have to teen boys and I find myself having a harder and harder time getting around. I am only 40, but am also 400lb+  I need to get healthy, and I need to be able to life my life. My knees and ankle and really bothering me. 

We (hubby for support) attended a seminar last week and scheduled my first appt with my surgeon which is Thursday. I am about 90% sure I will do the sleeve gastrectomy.

I checked with my insurance BCBS of IL PPO, and they seem petty awesome 80/20 coverage, they have two basic requirements.

• BMI being over 40 (which I am well over  )
• Documentation from my surgeon that medically I need the surgery and that I have the understanding and education needed for success.  

So I am excited.... I heard from the office they verified benefits, now once I meet with the doc they can send all in to insurance and  get that determination.

I'd love to hear from others. I live in the NW subs of IL and would LOVE to find others near me!!

Good luck to all here!

Welcome to the forum Jessica!  I'm kinda far away (Alaska), but I hope you success!  Good luck!

Good luck! I have BCBS TX. I made my decision for WLS in May and had surgery in July. BCBS was awesome.

Welcome to the forum and good luck on your journey.  It's a great bunch of people on this forum!!

Congrats on setting your appointment.  I hope all goes well.  The sleeve for me has been a life saver.  I am 18 months out and have basically maintained my loss for 6-8 months.  I am not kidding myself, my weight will be an issue for me for the rest of my life but as long as I stay on top of it and not make a lot of excuses and follow my eating plan, I should be able to maintain this healthy weight for the rest of my life.

Congrats! I also have BCBS of IL. I was just over the 40 BMI. Once I did all of the testing my Dr required and it was submitted, it took a little over a week to get the approval! 

Congrats on taking the next step. I'm only a month or so out but the changes for me started all the way back during my first appointments - taking control and optimism helped me along with dropping a few lbs pre op.