pansy27

My ins I had to be 35 bmi or over and I had to have 5 yrs of proof that I was over 35 bmi Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm trying to be positive.. I am... Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

Yes had the sleep study Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm new here and of course like so many others have struggled most of my adult. Life with my weight.. I've thought of surgery often but never went through it.. So I finally talked to my husband.. Called and signed up for the seminar that everyone must attend.. My first weigh in I was at 38.1 bmi and they let me talk to the pa.. They said she would decide if I could continue to the seminar.. I have blood pressure problems and have since I was 37..im 45 now.. I take two BP meds a day but of course not the max dose and it controls it.. Which bcbs of NC states that if tou are below 40 bmi you must have one comorbidity to qualify.. I don't have sleep apnea.. Don't have reflux.. I do have gastritis.. I don't have diabetes.. I don't have high cholesterol.. I do have osteoarthritis but I had my knees replaced last year at 44..so don't know if that will. Count.. I'm. Just scared.. I am at 38.8 bmi now.. My plan does not require anything other than nutritional counseling and psychological counseling prior to submission for approval.. I'm so scared I'm going to all these appts and I'm gonna be denied.. It's sad that 7 lbs is gonna get me denied.. I've lost and gained more weight than I want to admit and I'm tired..i have fibro and I'm in pain everyday.. And I know this surgery would help so. Much.. I guess I'm just looking for some good vibes.. My last appt before I get an appt with my surgeon is August 11 for the cardiac Dr.. And I know my heart is fine. I'm just sad.. And worried I pursued this and now I'll be turned away Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scared to death of being denied!! Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the process of going thru everything now too.. I have had a few appts.. And I have more.. I'm so scared of not getting approved Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App

I am in the process right now and I'm scared.. I have hypertension but not on max doses of my two meds.. But I've been on them for almost 7 yrs.. But bcbs of NC states must be on max doses.. I have no other comorbidities... I do have horrible osteoarthritis which is a comorbidity but I had my knees replaced last year at 44.. I've asked my orthopedic Dr to write a letter stating rhetoric advantage of losing significant weight for my new knees to last.. Right now I'm at 38.7 bmi.. They stated they would submit the first weight the day of the orientation and the second weight the day of surgery.. I'm like 7 lbs from 40 bmi and then I wouldn't need any comorbidity.. I'm so scared I'll go through all this for nothing but when I went to orientation they said that if the pa did not feel you had a chance at approval she would not let you attend the Class..but the coordinator told me that without being on max doses of BP meds bcbs will deny.. But they are getting my records from my ortho too.. And of course I suffer from fibro which losing weight would help that pain so much Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App