Paperwork is being submitted today. I think I should probably wait a week to call the insurance company. It's gonna be hell!!!!

I am 5 days in my preop diet and nothing is stopping me now! All a mind game. You aren't actually hungry.

Just got my surgery date! 10/30! I start preop diet on 10/20. I'm so excited (and scared)!

That's fantastic!!!!! My girlfriend had hers last year on 10/31.

SO excited for you!!!!

I am 5 days in my preop diet and nothing is stopping me now! All a mind game. You aren't actually hungry.

You go girl!!!! Keep me updated on your surgery.

Thinking the insurance might deny me. They want 2 years of weight over a BMI of 35. Apparently, between the years 2008 and 2011.....I never got weighed. I'm at a loss for words right now. I have to wait and see what they say. UGH

@ gtracy... Did you go to ANY Dr during those years?? Even a walk-in clinic?? I don't think it has to be from your primary only. Mine weren't. I have quite a few health issues, for many yrs, and they were able to use recorded weights from any Dr... Most dr offices weigh you.. endo, cardio, pulmonary, etc...

I only went to the doctor 3 times in those years and no weights were taken. I went to the walk-in all three times. They took all my vitals but didn't weight me.

I should add.....I avoid going to the doctor like they have the plague!

Your BMI is under 40?

My BMI is 42 but it wasn't that high for the recorded times. I'm so frustrated!

I thought that the recorded weight history was only for those under 40. Needed 2 comorbities and 2 yr record above 35.

Was it your Dr office that said you needed it or did your insurance co tell you? If its the Dr office, you should try calling you insurance company directly. I thought anyone over 40bmi didn't have to jump through those hoops. Over 40 is considered morbidly obese and I thought one of the qualifications is that you are morbidly obese. I may be wrong but its still worth questioning.

Fingers crossed....

Correction... Need 2 comorbities and two yr history BETWEEN BMI of 35-40.

My insurance company is requesting it. Hopefully I won't need it, but my luck.....they will deny me for it. I guess if they do deny me, I can always appeal.

My insurance company is requesting it. Hopefully I won't need it, but my luck.....they will deny me for it. I guess if they do deny me, I can always appeal.

Paperwork is being submitted today. I think I should probably wait a week to call the insurance company. It's gonna be hell!!!!

You are almost there! You GOT this:)

They told me it could take up to a month....UGH!!!

They told me it could take a month too and I was approved in less than 24 hours!! Just asked the insurance coordinator nicely to check on status the day after she submitted and voila!!!

P.s. You are welcome to rub my fat belly for good luck! LOL!!!!