My insurance is BCBS FEP. I was told by one doctor office it would not be covered because my BMI has not been high enough for the past 2 years. If I also have gastrolaresis, might they cover it anyway? What is a reasonable cost? I was quoted $20,000 for self pay.
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Hello, I hope ou are well. A BMI of 28 would not make you eligible for a gastric sleeve. However, there are other methods or interventions that may be more appropiate for you. These inluce the gastric balloon, or even lifestyle changes guided by a multidiscipinary bariatric team, which includes...
Gastric sleeve surgery will make you lose weight fast. However, similar to any diet, you’ll hit a wall at some point. This means you’ll lose weight, and you’ll lose it fast, and then all of the sudden you’ll stop losing.
When the weight loss stops, often only 6 to 12 months after surgery.
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Hello Sam, I hope you are feeling better, there could be a problem when you eat and drink at the same time, however here is a list of recommendations to continue with your weight loss journey
1. Chew very well
2. No spicy food
3. Don't eat after 7pm.
4. Check calorie intake
5. To much...