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Have the Dr. recheck your height... I was denied by UHC due to a 38.9 bmi and no co-morbidities.. Had my sleep study done and it came back that I have obstructive sleep apnea. Also had the dr. check my blood sugar levels, seems that I am pre-diabetic ( diabetes also runs in my family). He wrote me a script for metformin and told me it was my choice to use it or change up my diet..chose to do it on my own as I never really had signs of low/high sugar levels. biggest kicker of all was my height.. always thought I ws 5'8..turns out when I asked to be re-measured I am really 5'7 which makes a huge difference with the BMI #s..(put me over 40) this was all charted and sent in to my patient liason who did my appeal to the insurance for..1 week later I was approved for the 25th of Oct. good luck w/ your appeal..keep fighting, just make sure u get all the paperwork and everything in order before sending in your appeal... Chelaine

Hello all... I am approved for the Sleeve on the 25th w/ Dr.Patel in San antonio @ Innova Hospital....I am currently on my 2 week pre-op and it totally frustrating...The shakes are not bad (got the NSI whey Isolate from Vitacost). I am a night time eater and do good all day until around 5/6 o'clock and wow everything is tempting and the S/F Jello..yuck!!!! I am doing Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and them 3oz. lean meat and vegetable.. Snacks include S/F jello, a piece of jack links meat sticks and a cheese stik.. I am very nervous about going into the hospital (not the surgery..that is exciting..) Absolutely love this site.. Thanks all for everything posted..such great info.. chelaine

texaschick: what type of experiences did you have and not care for w/ Dr. Patels office...I have not been to his office in San Antonio, saw him in Austin...besides lasting all day the staff was great there. any input would be greatly appreciated!!

Ok on to the second part of my sleep study, this time going tofit me with the CPAP!!! Waiting is the hardest part so far....Will keep everyone posted...

Are there any of Dr. Nilesh Patel patients out there?? I am awaiting the results of my sleep study.. Chaney:thumbup:

Hi all......I am new here and very impatiently awaiting my upcoming sleep study on Tuesday and then a hopeful approval for my VSG!!!! Anyone else out there w/ Dr. Patel out of Austin Tx?