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Hi! :-)

I was curious if anybody has advice or similar situation.

My BMI is 38. It's been over 35 for 5 years and has been documented by my primary doctor. To qualify through BCBS IL my BMI can be 35+ with 2 co-morbities.

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure/hypertension and high cholesterol 3 years ago. I also know I have sleep apnea but have not had that documented on paper by a doctor (yet).

I took medications to control bp & cholesterol for a year until I got pregnant. From the moment I got pregnant my blood pressure has been normal. No meds for almost 2 years. I've gained weight even but somehow pregnancy corrected this issue. weird, right?

Anyway, I'm wondering if high blood pressure would still be considered as a co-morbidity. It's been documented in the past but really is not an issue now. I don't want to ask my insurance company this question (don't want to draw attention. Ha). I just wonder if once you're "labeled" with hypertension if they always consider you to still have it.

I still have high cholesterol. I guess I could go get the sleep apnea diagnosed so I'll have 2 co-morbidities.

Thanks in advance to anyone who has advice!!

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You should make an appt with your PCP and discuss this with him so he can give you a referral. I've heard some people with a BMI of 40 was rejected. Do you have diabetes? Anyways, I would talk with your PCP. (primary care physician) ;)

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Thank you, Dorrie. :-)

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I also have BCBS of IL and just got approved. My BMI was 40 and have hypertension. I just got approved. I agree with dorrie, check with your pcp.

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@new...how long did ur process take?

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Yeah @New Chapter. I want to know, too. How long did it take?

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@Beautiful. I saw the doctor & nutritionist 3 years ago but have to start my process again now. I have an appointment with my PCP, a psych eval scheduled, surgeon consultation scheduled and an appointment at a sleep lab. 2 of those appointments are 1 month away. Grr! I'm getting impatient already. I want them to happen now. Ha.

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Me too...whatever I gotta do to speed up the process I sure will do!!!

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