I am 35 years old. My BMI is 44%, I have co-morbidities but take medications that are successful. I am pre-diabetic, have sleep apnea, and a strong family history of heart disease related to weight.

My question is, how do I appeal again? I wrote the first appeal letter basically saying I have all these co-morbidities and in the long run the weight will kill me. I got denied on appeal. My insurance requires you be 49% BMI for automatic approval without medical conditions, 40% with.

Do I find a lawyer to help write it? Do I write it myself? Do any of you want to share your appeal letters to give me ideas?

Lawyer !!!!!!

Google weight loss surgery appeals lawyers.

Www.wlsappeals.com

I've heard good things about them.

My local bariatric group says to get a lawyer & appeal always. Its cheaper than self pay & you are sure to get coverage if you have complications later. If u give up & go to Mexico you could end up in mucho bills.

allons-y

Google weight loss surgery appeals lawyers.

Www.wlsappeals.com

I've heard good things about them.

My local bariatric group says to get a lawyer & appeal always. Its cheaper than self pay & you are sure to get coverage if you have complications later. If u give up & go to Mexico you could end up in mucho bills.

allons-y

Get info honey , Thanks !!!!!

Contact obesity law they helped me 5 years ago when my lap band was denied I recently converted to the sleeve and luckily didn't get denied this time. They were great with my lap band appeal I didn't really have to do anything they handled everything and best of all it was at no cost to me.

Also have your primary physican, write a letter on your behalf, if they can show how your health conditions have progressed over they years and can show that will help you long term. With a BMI of 44 you sound like a good candidate.