Today was my last nutrition appt..they sent everything to BC/BS ....now i wait..im super nervousr because my BMI is only 37...but i have hiatal hernia, GERD and sleep apnea..wish me luck!

Today was my last nutrition appt..they sent everything to BC/BS ....now i wait..im super nervousr because my BMI is only 37...but i have hiatal hernia' date=' GERD and sleep apnea..wish me luck![/quote']

I was in the same situation and BCBS approved me. Good luck!

I was low bmi, too. I was worried I wouldn't get approved, but I did. I bet you will be fine.

Oh good..u two gave made me feel relieved...ill keep u posted...thanks!

Nustyle.....how long did it take for bc/bs to approve?

It only took 4 days for bcbs to approve me! But I am 40 bmi with HTN

At my first appt., I told the nurse I was 2 inches shorter than I actually am to help inflate my BMI a bit. The things we do, huh?

Haha...i told them 1in shorter..ur so right

Thanks peacelove..i hope its as quick as yours

Hey you 35 to 40 BMI folks that got approved, did you have other issues that helped? I am 36 bmi and have high blood pressure, has been as high as 150/100. more typical is 140 over 90. I did the initial consult and it read 130/70 I bet it is that I quit smoking. Also have not taken the meds in a few years. I discuss psyc eval with nurse on 23rd then can be reviewed for approval (i hope!) hope normal blood presure didn't blow it.

Hey you 35 to 40 BMI folks that got approved' date=' did you have other issues that helped? I am 36 bmi and have high blood pressure, has been as high as 150/100. more typical is 140 over 90. I did the initial consult and it read 130/70 I bet it is that I quit smoking. Also have not taken the meds in a few years. I discuss psyc eval with nurse on 23rd then can be reviewed for approval (i hope!) hope normal blood presure didn't blow it.[/quote']

If you are diagnosed HTN you shouldn't have a problem...130 is a little high but not considered HTN.

I was low bmi with only high blood pressure. It's been documented for years. I was worried, too but no problems with the insurance at all.

Oh good..u two gave made me feel relieved...ill keep u posted...thanks!

Keep us posted, good luck!!

BMI 36 and HTN. 200lbs 5 feet 2in.Was approved with no problem.

My Bmi is 37.5 and I just got blood work back, my doctor said it looked dreamy...ugh!!!!!!!.....everything was perfect, I am soooo frustrated...now my only chance is the sleep apnea test...I really truly have a tough time sleeping but I have no idea how this will go....if anyone could give me a bit of invite, I would be oh so grateful....I go in next week for the test...I sooo need this..I have empire bcbs as well....thanks

I had my sleep apnea test done twice. The first time I had a full blown panic attack and ripped off the mask. The second time, they used nasal pillows and I was fine. Though, I only got about 3 hrs sleep the second time around - no sleep the first time.

I think the wires and putty type glue was the worst part.