funredneckgal

I have original Medicare. My insurance coordinator told me not to drop below 35 bmi or I would be disqualified for surgery. I successfully maintained at 36 bmi for 2.5 months knowing that I had spent the last year jumping through hoops and I was not going to do anything to cause a denial. Good luck. Sent from my SM-T530NU using the BariatricPal App

Be very careful not to disqualify yourself. Depending on your insurance they will tell you to lose weight, but if you drop your bmi too low, they'll use it against you saying you can do it on your own. Good luck! Sent from my SM-T530NU using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I've had to go through this twice because my sleep study came back negative. I have original Medicare and the requirements are a bmi of 35 or more with at least 1 commodity. You have to have a 6 month supervised diet a whole bunch of blood tests, ekg, chest x ray, psychological evaluation, and letter of recommendation from your pcp. You also have to attend the nutrition class. I am now done with everything except 1 more diet visit in august and attend the nutrition class again next week and have another consult with the surgeon. Hoping I get this done soon. Good luck with yours. Sent from my SM-T530NU using the BariatricPal App

Mine did not go so well. I was honest. I take meds for depression and anxiety. Even though I was well prepared, she denied me because she felt I needed more counseling. I took the next two months talking to my psychologist about helping me change her mind. He had me do a 1 month chart of my mood and anxiety levels. Said he thought I could handle it and talked to her on my behalf. Now I have to go see her on Jan 13 for a short reevaluation to get my approval and you can bet I will be watching everything I say to her. It's my life and it will solve more problems than it could ever create in my case. I agree with not revealing too much. But be honest enough they don't question your integrity. Good luck.

Hi there! Wow, ten days out and already down 14lbs! You're doing awesome! Look forward to talking with ya! Keep up the good work! :-)

Hi, I'm 5'11" hw 290, cw 282. I was 140lbs when I married at age 21. Very skinny. I have had to take vitamin D for the last 3 months to get my levels right before surgery. I get a reevaluation from my psych on Jan 13th and hopefully schedule surgery soon after. My goal weight is 160lbs. My surgeon hasn't given me his goal yet. I'm so looking forward to being able to breath again. You all are great inspirations! Keep up the good work and hopefully I'll be joining you all again soon!

Just do everything your doctor tells you to do pre op. The anesthesia is fast to kick in and you'll sleep wonderfully. I have had other surgeries and have never had a problem, but I'm still waiting on my sleeve surgery date. Wish you all the best. Keep us updated.

Thanks!

Super depressed today. I was supposed to have my psych eval this morning and they cancelled. Next available appointment isn't until October 21st! I'm trying to find another doctor but nobody will take my insurance. So sad. :-(

You look incredible! I hope my surgery helps me as much. I wouldn't let people's opinions get to you. Everybody has one and they generally aren't trying to be mean but sometimes it comes out that way. Keep on track, you are doing amazing. Keep me posted as I'm pre op I'm soaking up all the information I can.

You can do it sweetie! Just keep your goals in mind. Don't let the pressure to eat with everyone else get to you. I believe in you, believe in yourself. Hugs!

I'm super excited and love reading everyone's posts! Keep em coming! I'm soaking up the info! Lol

I took it for 9 months. Lost 40 lbs in 4 months and then the effectiveness wore off. I stopped taking it and regained the 40 plus 5 in just 3 months. It honestly wasn't worth it to me because all it did was fuel my depression after regaining the weight. Please be careful.

Pre-op here so stats are high. 5'11" 280 lbs Size 20 tall jeans

I haven't told anyone yet either. My parents would worry about the surgery, my dad especially, he almost wore out the carpet in the waiting room when I had my children via c-section. Lol. My husband is super supportive and couldn't be happier for me because he knows I've been struggling and miserable for the last 8 years. I am 5'11" and currently 282 lbs, bmi 38.8. I have sleep apnea and on the verge of hbp. I have more blood work and my psych eval to do next week and hopefully the insurance will approve me. I'm super excited to be healthy again and am looking forward to a new me with the new year. Good luck to all, because we all deserve to be healthy and happy!