Pretty In Pink

Last week I had my psyc and NUT appointment. My paperwork was submitted to the insurance on Sept. 28th. I am so anxious to get an approval! The bariatric nurse keeps telling that my case is a little difficult because I don't really meet the weight requirements BMI is at 35 and my comorbity is sleep apnea. My current weight is 197 my highest weight has been 203 I am 5'4 Does anyone else have/had a similar case like mine and wee you approved or rejected? I hope to hear good news soon from my insurance!! The waiting is going to drive me crazy! I would appreciate any feedback Thank you

I feel you! I had my psyc eval and NUT appointment yesterday and now the waiting begins for insurance approval! I am hoping to be approved with in the next couple of weeks and maybe have surgery before end of next month! but I can only hope! I am the mercy of my insurance or at least that's how I feel right now Good luck on your journey!

I finally received the sleep apnea diagnosis I needed for the bariatric center to move me forward in the process. Next week I have to meet with the psychologist and the nutrionist! I finally told my mom about the surgery and she was supportive (this time) I told her I needed her to be there and that I didn't want the negative comments from her or my sister. She finally realized that I have made up my mind and that I need to be healthy for my kids. I am so excited I can't wait to start my life! I hope my insurance will approve me right away and I can get a surgery date by next month!!

Tomorrow evening is my sleep study! In order for me to move on with the WLS process I need a sleep apnea diagnosis. I am so nervous I need this diagnosis to be approved by my insurance. This sounds really bad, but I hope I have sleep apnea! wish me luck!!

I'm going through the bariatric center at the local hospital. I did call my insurance and it is covered, but I never asked what are the requirements for the procedure. The bariatric center has asked me for all my medical history. I recently had a endoscopy just to get it out of the way. I hope they don't require some type of diet before they approve me. I have been on all the diets our there and I just can not stay on a diet to save my life! My mother and sister are not supportive of the surgery. They are thin and have never struggled with their weight like I have. My sister is always on my case about not having will power. I made a decision not to include them. I have my husband's full support and that's all that matters at this point. I want this so bad. I am just so ready. I want to feel good about myself. I will call my insurance company and ask what the requirements are. thank you all for your support through this journey!

Hello, I'm new to the site. I have been on this site for about 2 weeks now and finally decided to join. I am 36 years old I'm 5'3 and weigh 203. I have struggled with my wieght for the past 10 years. I started the WLS process about a month ago. I have attended an informational meeting about a year ago, but finally decied I just need to do this. I am scheduled for a sleep study on Wednesday. I don't have any type of health problems and they referred me for a sleep study to help me get approved with a sleep apnea diagnosis. I have BCBS I don't know if they are going to require a psych eval or some type of diet, but I'm anxious. Does anyone know what's the next step after the sleep study diagnosis?