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Yeah that's what I said but my dietician said the rules/requirements changed for my insurance the end of last year but I still disagreed w/that part only because I saw the paper she was reading from and I didn't see it on there myself, but I'm also not worried about it because it wasn't too low (24.5) standard is 30.

Hey I just found out I have low vitamin D after my first nutritionist appointment last month. I'm on a rx pill for 8 weeks and I have united health care thru the state of WI & this is something that could affect my approval, according to my dietician. Not sure how it works for other insurances & states but I hope my levels increase after I'm done with the pill. I have 4 more weeks left on the pill. I hope everything works out for you as well but just double check maybe with your doctor and your surgery team about it.

I completely understand where you are coming from. I am actually at the point you are at. I have 5 more dietician appointments & my psych appointment coming up and with all of me severe medical conditions I can't understand why the insurance makes us wait 6months. I feel like things have gotten worser with my conditions but YET I still am being forced to wait. The only reason I that's keeping me from not giving up and what I can hope will encourage you to not give up is to think about how far we've come already. It would be a complete waste to just throw all these appointments we have had already down the drown because at this point I'm being impatient. We are already to start our life changing journeys and it is damn frustrating having to wait approval from so many people that have to have an opinion about our happiness (weight loss) that we do want to quit but don't. I believe quitting now would be the biggest mistake any of us in this group can make. You did the right thing by seeing your shrink now just blow through the rest of these appointments and keep in mind you are almost there!!

I haven't heard that. Did they say why? & what state are you in?

Hi not sure if you'd get denied, I guess it all depends on your insurance. My insurance just told me I have to gain weight by the 1st of march because my bmi is under 50 and my insurance will deny me. I have been eating high carbs since last week I'm just hoping I've gained, I really can't tell.

Yes. I have united healthcare through the state of WI & I was nervous about a phone call I received yesterday because my insurance is hands down strict. So they called & told me that my diagnosis was accepted (sleep apnea), then, they told me the bmi requirement is you have to be above 40 (which I am) but I'm under 50 by 3 so that I have to reach a 50bmi by March 1st which is my 1st dietitian appointment. Then they told me I have to find every primary doctor I had since 2012 because you have to prove that you've been overweight 5yrs...that was a complete hassle since I was in different state. Then I was told that my current dr had to have charted for 2years me trying different diets and weight loss programs. My dr said she has all of that & not too worry. I'm just nervous what my drs from 2012-2015 charted and if that would make the insurance deny me?? I know I've been overweight since I was 9yrs old so I'm just praying that the medical records says so.

Best wishes????????

Hey anyone else awaiting their sleep apnea results? Is anyone else nervous from reading about other people's posts on this topic? I don't know why I'm so nervous today?...maybe because I called the office to see if they received the referral for my 2nd part of test that I have to go back & do (the cpap part) & the representative said "no the only thing we have are you sleep apnea results from Friday" ?? that they will call me once they have the referral. I'm glad they are in and that my dr is reviewing them but I would've been better not knowing that they have them because now all my mind is focused on the phone call...... I, however will still continue to pray & keep the faith. I'm always spreading encouragement to others & being positive; but this post is just me expressing my human/natural side of worry but I am still positive & hopeful; it's important for me to share my real emotions & thoughts to you all...but nevertheless we shall see? Prayers please & thank you? (God knows I need this) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey I think the feeling is normal for most people especially as time comes closer for some. I had that same thought before I started going to my support groups & doing research; thinking I would no longer be able to eat. The other thought I have is although my body isn't hungry, what if my mind is wanting something, will I mess up or will I be strong enough to stick to my new lifestyle? I suggest if you haven't did your psych evaluation yet then to bring that concern up so they can better help you and even with your dietician. I have my psych evaluation in the beginning of April so in the meantime I'm going to try to find related books that can possibly help me and to just have around the house even after. I believe you'll do fine and not fail. Just make sure you're honest with what your feeling so you can get proper guidelines/tools to help you and know that you are not alone.

Aye...lol I didn't think anyone was from here at all I just kept seeing Chicago and Green Bay like close enough [emoji136]?[emoji23] where do you live now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Wow. I am so sorry to hear that. I hope and pray you get a call saying that you can come in and that they have your doctor other location covered. Just try to be positive but I do understand your frustration and know it's hard to be positive during times like this. Praying for you [emoji120]?[emoji120]?[emoji120]?[emoji120]?[emoji120]? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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3 weeks isn't bad but still long. I'm hoping to find out something this Monday so that I can call Monday & set up the 2nd part. The 2 month wait that you went through was ridiculous, especially since you got diagnosed with the condition, you would think they'd want you to have the machine right away. I know my sleep study doctor told me to come back right away after she gets the results to get the machine because when she checked my throats during the consultation she said my airway was too small. Hopefully you get your machine soon. I'm just going to pray that it's not that long. I know after this part is over and my insurance approved it time will go by quickly.

Hey. So even though you use the cpap you still have to do another study? Does your insurance require that for you to have the surgery? & that's what I'm hoping for, can't remember the last time I've had a good nights sleep and I'm so tired during the day like right now. & yeah I'm used to fasting for religious reasons so it'll be a little easier but still not easy cus you do get hungry regardless but you'll be fine too & thank you!