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Hi there

You are not alone at all!

My BMI is 42.8 , and I am in a 6months program too.

We have similarities. That same week in Jan I will have my 5th weigh in.

I think about getting my sleeve done day and night.

I ve lost 8lbs . Which I too had concerns about going under a BMI of 40 with only few co morbidities.

But the six months are proving to be good for me. Its helping changing my old habits.

I actually feel better when I'm eating right too.

I'm now 3 quarters way through. Sounds like you are too.

Keep your head up!

Better health 2013 here we come!

Happy New year!

We are soooo much alike!!! wow.. thanks so much -- We are gonna be sleeved soon :) happy new year to you as well :)

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I'm in a similar boat, my bmi hovers between 42 and 43, after doing the math, I can lose about 25 pounds and stay at 40...which is instant approval vs. the 35 bmi with co-morbidities. I feel either way I'll be ok as I have PCOS, insulin resistance, hypothyroid and sleep apnea that is treated (though not fully controlled) with a machine when I sleep. The way my insurance works, I'll be weighed at the beginning and end of the 12 week program. I hope to lose 20 pounds or so during that time. Then you are weighed at just the beginning of the 6 week bariatric surgery part of the program...the plan I'm on requires 4 weeks liquid only diet prior to surgery so I imagine I'll drop a bunch pre-op.

Ok- I did the calculation too.. I can lose 11lbs and have a BMI of 40.3 My next two months I will focus on losing 11lbs :) No more than that. lol It sounds like you have a pretty cool program. I wish mine were like that. lol

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My Bmi was about the same as yours and I lose weight doing the 6 months I was approved paper sent on the 26 the got it in the 27 approved on the 28 some insurance companies want to see if your serious if you lose your advocate can argue the fact that you can lose but can't keep it off ..the 6 month diet allowed be to change some bad habits like I haven't drunk soda in 10 months

Congrats!!! :) I dont have any comorbs that the insurance company will recognize has sever enough to get the surgery. So I have to lean solely on my BMI

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They are just hoping you will change insurance, go to Mexico, get pregnant, die, give up or lose your job so they don't have to pay.

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!! smh

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I don't have any co morbidities that the insurance will recognize but maybe arthritis.

Not all that worried any more. Whatever comes up, it will work out.

May take hard work but,

2013 is Diva time

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Congrats!!! :) I dont have any comorbs that the insurance company will recognize has sever enough to get the surgery. So I have to lean solely on my BMI

. As long as you have a advocate that will fight for you ..your good and you will do fine I kno it and I'm prayer that the New Year brings you your wish if being healthier

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I don't have any co morbidities that the insurance will recognize but maybe arthritis.

Not all that worried any more. Whatever comes up, it will work out.

May take hard work but,

2013 is Diva time

yes it is diva time!!!! :)

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. As long as you have a advocate that will fight for you ..your good and you will do fine I kno it and I'm prayer that the New Year brings you your wish if being healthier

Thank you so much. The same to you as well :)

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