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is there anyone with bmi of 40 or 41

Is there any 1 that got approved just because of bmi of 40 or 41

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I'm not sure which weight they used to approve me. I started at 44, dropped to barely 40 at the end of my three month nutrition plan. No comorbidities (documented, anyhow)

Is there any 1 that got approved just because of bmi of 40 or 41

I was. No comorbities required a 40 bmi or higher was my insurance's requirement.

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That's great news because I was worried I wouldn't get approved

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I was with a bmi of 39.4 6 months ago my bmi is 41 do I think they may say my bmi has not been high long enough I do have joint pain shortness of breath back pain and mild sleep apnea I have fidelis

Usually they go off of the weight your surgeon's office sends over as part of their authorization request. If in doubt call the insurance company directly and ask them.

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They send in bmi of 41,Ty

Wish me luck

It doesn't matter if say, one person gets approved with a BMI of 40+ when it comes to what your insurance company requires, and the coverage your employer elects to include in the plan. There was a friend who's insurance company didn't even look at BMI unless there was an existing condition, it was a necessity to have a co-morbidity WITH a BMI of over 40 for him. Without the existing condition, he would not have met insurance/employer requirements. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea, so he was approved. I would look through your insurance paperwork, or call your HR to get the information as sometimes when dealing with the insurance company, one person will say yes, the other will say no. Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but each company sets their own restrictions, company as in the company you are employed by.

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Ur right but I also have sleep apnea but it IS mild

Me. I was at 41...no other problems....Depends on your insurance though!

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I have fidelis I'm really hope it goes though

Mine was higher than that, but my insurance required 100lbs of excess body weight or certain comorbidities.

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