In my case, I attended the seminar and learned about the three options offered at that institution (RNY, sleeve, and LB). Then it was my choice to meet with someone to evaluate me. At that point I was asked which surgery i was interested in. When I said the RNY, they agreed that that was probably my best choice.

I am very fortunate that my insurance covered it 100%. I am ecstatic!!! Insurance companies need to focus on preventative treatments. This will save them so much money in the long run!

I am smack dab in the middle of the process. And I cannot get a straight answer from my insurance company as to whether or not they will do the gastric sleeve, which is my first choice. If not, I guess it will be the band.

Not the best option for me, but getting through the front line at the insurance company has proven to be impossible. Different answers from each one. The last one didn't know if they would cover weight loss surgery at all (after I have traveled 900 miles from home, can you believe it?)