Anthem Blue Cross of California - VSG Requirements

At the advisement of my doctor's office, I contacted my insurance company, Anthem Blue Cross of California (Prudent Buyer Plan) to make sure that I had all my ducks in a row.  Here are their requirements.

• BMI of 40 or higher 

          OR 

• BMI of 35 with a pre-existing condition such as high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, PCOS, etc.

• 6 months of a doc. supervised diet (Weight Watchers, Atkins, calorie and carb reduction, etc)
• Pre and post-op nutrition classes (I am doing 3 pre-op)
• Psychological evaluation
• Blood test
• EKG
• Barium test 

My doctor, who is with Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), a Sutter affiliate also requires that I attend two surgery orientations.  PAMF also offers an array of support groups for pre and post op patients.  I love these groups.