Hi there! So, I just had my last doctor visit today, whoo, and now we are submitting to insurance. I'm wondering if anyone is going through or has gone through a similar situation.

I have cigna insurance with no co-morbidities and a bmi over 40. When I went to see the nutritionist and the exercise appointment my BMI dropped to 39.1 ( I had the flu so I didn't eat for days). All of my doctor visits and other appointments clock me in at over 41/42 BMI. I did find out from my doctor that all weigh ins (including the nutritionist and exercise visit) are sent to the insurance. When I found out this I must have cried for hours. I'm so worried that I will get denied. My fiance and good friend are also going through the process and I'm so scared I will be left in the dust. I've been dreaming about shopping and actually being able to do things and not feel like I'm about to have a heart attack for months now.

Looking forward to hearing from you! Jenn

Something like that happened to me. I was denied. I went in to my PCP and got weighed again and was approved and scheduled by end of the week. Your doc can dispute it easily.

Welcome, Jenn! I've heard of folks whose insurance used the original weigh in......you'll have to see what happens.....keep us posted.....my paperwork was sent to Cigna last week....but my BMI is higher.....best wishes

Something like that happened to me. I was denied. I went in to my PCP and got weighed again and was approved and scheduled by end of the week. Your doc can dispute it easily.

Thanks Dickens22......Here's hoping!!!

Welcome, Jenn! I've heard of folks whose insurance used the original weigh in......you'll have to see what happens.....keep us posted.....my paperwork was sent to Cigna last week....but my BMI is higher.....best wishes

HI PattyGee! Thanks for writing back!! Awesome that your paperwork was sent it!!! I just called my insurance company and nothing was sent yet. I will definitely let everyone know and let us know when you get your surgery date! Woohoo it's almost here girl!!

Now that I think of it, I'm not sure what weight they used for me....they will have the surgeon's, PCP's, and the nutritionists' documented weights, I'm sure.......I should know soon.....now I don't know if I'm excited or scared to death LOL Good luck.....will keep ya posted....you do the same....Yeeha!

I was approved!! Wahoo!!!! Just wanted to update this thread in case anyone else had similar experiences.