KimB7811

That would be a huge sigh of relief if that’s the case! It’s just torture just having to wait well over a month before I can even find out if I’ll be approved!

That’s awesome they approved you and it’s ridiculous how much you have to worry to get the approval. I just met with the Bariatric nutritionist this past sat. She made me feel better saying she knows my surgeon and she knows he is good at getting people approved and feels I would have no issues but also not to lose any weight right now or gain.. I need to focus on maintaining this until limbo and if approved see if my surgeon does a pre op diet to shrink liver. 🤷‍♀️

God I’m sooo hoping to get approved and have a date set for May!! So far on track!

Thanks Dale! And congrats to your success with WLS as well! I have no problem putting in the hard work and dedication it will take for the rest of my life after surgery... it’s just hoping insurance doesn’t stand in my way!!! Lol

Just starting my journey. Had my first apt on the first with my surgeon, having my endoscopy on the 22nd, my nutritionist apt the 9th...all my paperwork is coming together... but however, I’m just really thinking this is going to all be for nothing because insurance will deny me. I’m barely squeaking by with BMI even though I have severe hypertension and need a knee replacement. I have my insurance requirements printed out and I’m trying to make sure I line all my ducks in a row but I can’t shake this feeling they’ll snag me somewhere... anyone have an issue getting approved when they were on the lower BMI side?

Thanks guys! It’s torture going through all of this before you even know if you will actually get it! Your positive vibes are much appreciated!

The BMI chart is complete bull. I feel it would all have us completely emaciated at our lowest weight. I think we should go by our body type or frame and how we feel.

You sound just like me!

Thanks! Best of luck to you as well. I’m on 3 medications just to control it. Have had it for 12 years. I’ve been on a dr supervised weight loss program for almost 2 years now. Was really successful at first with the program but my body just stopped losing once again and is now gaining it all back rapid fire...which is why I’m turning to this. Plus it’s good I can prove I’ve attempted to lose weight and failed....fingers crossed