Pelicanlady

Great job! Can't wait to see how you do after your surgery.

I have the same requirement from my insurance. They want 5 year history showing me being obese. My problem is as most obese people our weight is always up and down. Nine years ago I lost 100 lbs and have slowly put most of it back on over the last 5 years. So, i don't have a 5 year history. When I am obese I don't go to the doctor because I don't want to get on the scale. My insurance is UHC Choice Plus and I have been with them for at least 15 years. Maybe that will help. Good luck HalloweenBaby24.

Thanks for the information and good luck with your evaluation on Monday, itsmekarenlee. I would love a June date, but we have too much going on to fit the surgery in.

Congratulations! I'm sure you have thought a lot about this and did your research. Think how wonderful you will feel very soon. I can't wait until I get my surgery date.

Good for you. I haven't had my surgery yet, don't even have a date, but am trying to eat less in preparation. When I want something I know I really don't need I tell myself that you already know what it taste like, so you don't have to eat it. You have to do whatever works for you to stay on track, even if it means you have to take a different route.

Hi everyone, I have finally had it with the weight loss roller coaster ride and decided to have Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have an appointment with a bariatric surgeon this coming Monday. I checked with my insurance and they cover it with the requirement of a BMI of 35 (no problem there), and have been considered "Obese" for at least 5 years. I asked they had any requirements guild lines if a person had an illness that weight loss would help. They suggested I have my doctor write a predetermination letter. I have only had my current doctor for about 1 year and my previous doctor is not longer in the area. I really hope my doctor is able to convince the insurance company that this is the right thing for me. I have osteoarthritis, osteopenia, peripheral neuropathy, high cholesterol, and blood pressure that is getting higher. I am so happy that I found this forum. I want to find out everything I can about the surgery. My step-daughter had it Jan 2013 and is giving all sorts of information. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Monday can't get here soon enough.

Thank you everyone for the welcome. Looking forward to my visit with the surgeon on Monday.