will insurance cover that? im overweight thats the only reason i ask
Perhaps.
If you have insurance, you need to contact your provider and ask - specifically - if you are covered for weight loss surgery. Even if your insurance covers WLS, you will also need to discover if it covers specific types of WLS.
Also, if you speak to someone who might also have insurance coverage by the same provider and they say that your company will cover you, don't take that at face value. You need to confirm that YOUR coverage will allow the surgery. For instance, I have BC/BS and was covered. You may also have BC/BS and it might not be covered.....you just need to verify that the policy YOU have allows for WLS.
Different insurance companies also have different qualifications for suergery. Most require you to have a BMI over a specific level, and to also have a minimum of two different co-morbidities (diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.). If can be very confusing trying to navigate the insurance process, but it can be very rewarding if you can meet all of the requirements to lose the weight. Take copious notes, and if you are denied, know that you can contest your denial.
Good luck.