kthompson984

I'm not sure if it is or not. I am going back to the surgeon's office Monday and will ask them about it. It was just one of the questions I haven't asked them and thought I'd see if anyone had any experience with it. I have been overweight for many years, just not a 35+ BMI.

I'm in the process of doing the requirements to have the sleeve. I'm just curious of this because I'm the heaviest I have ever been and I'm in the 37-38 BMI range with sleep apnea. My insurance requires 2 years weight history and I was wavering between 210-215 for the most part and at a few points as low as 198 which is not in the BMI range. I'm at 220 now. Has anyone had any experience with this? I'm wondering if they would deny me because I wasn't in this weight range the last 2 years, or is it good that I have shown that I can only lose a little bit and then go back up?

That's what I'm afraid of! What insurance did you have, if you don't mind me asking?

My surgeon's office said that the letter of need for surgery must come from them and not another dr and I am with Aetna. I must do a 3 month supervised plan through them and then they will send the documentation that it is necessary to Aetna for approval.