Could I be denied if my BMI goes down?

[patricka76 10]

Well my paperwork has been submitted and I am literally just a couple of pounds under 40 bmi so it's a waiting game! Ugh!!

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[erica_ozzy73 241]

I was operated on with a. BMI of 30.6

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[kell911 62]

I also have BCBS FEP. I have lost 6 lbs in 2 months, I have 1 month left until me last weigh in. I have to maintain until then really. Let me know how it goes for you with your insurance..@patricka76.

[patricka76 10]

Ok @@kell911

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[julasif 13]

This is also my fear. I am starting at barely over 35 BMI. I'm on the 6 month weigh in. My Dr tells me it's OK if I go under a little, but I refuse to until the very last month. Then I plan on losing 7 or 8 lbs. They always laugh at me because literally my weight stays EXACTLY the same.

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[patricka76 10]

@@kell911 I got approved yesterday!!!

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[kell911 62]

I started with 36.9 bmi, i am now at 35.89 as of yesterday. I have my last weigh in 2/2. My goal is to maintain this because I don't want to even let them try to deny me.

[kell911 62]

@@patricka76 so how long did it take for them to get your approval? Do you have a surgery date?

[patricka76 10]

Exactly one week and no surgery date yet I have my preop on the 6th. They told me I'm anemic so I'm taking Iron supplements and see if my levels look better by then.

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[kell911 62]

Thats not to bad. I am doing all my blood work this thursday, hoping that all levels are good. We shall see.

[SarahSleeve 170]

I was told that I had to have a BMI of 40 when they submitted to insurance but then I could go under. Which is good because I'll be very close to 40 within the next few pounds!!

I think it's really dependent on your insurance.

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[Gary Bentz 102]

Where on Massachusetts are you, and who is your Dr.

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[HealthierMe2017 22]

This is also my fear. I am starting at barely over 35 BMI. I'm on the 6 month weigh in. My Dr tells me it's OK if I go under a little, but I refuse to until the very last month. Then I plan on losing 7 or 8 lbs. They always laugh at me because literally my weight stays EXACTLY the same.

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I know how you feel!! I have at 35.5 bmi and am depending on sleep apnea to get approved by insurance. I just completed the test last night. I am a wreck I can't stop thinking about it. I'm only on my first month, if I don't have sleep apnea I'll be stuck

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

Where you already approved with insurance?

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