Hello all! I've been lurking here for a few weeks. I originally had planned for the sleeve until further research and information from the my surgeon. I have GERD and was told that could get worse with the sleeve. ouch.. no thanks!

My insurance required the 6 month diet, I'm almost done with. My 6 month visit is scheduled Sept 4th. Next week I have an upper gi with my surgeon.

I originally started with a different surgeon until they informed my they weren't going to be providers of my insurance... long story. so I had already completed a nut. appt and pysc scam. BUT that surgeon had my height as 5'1, and my new surgeon has me at 5'2. My starting weight and height at 5'2 would lower my BMI to 39. Grrr ... I do have arthritis and the gerd but no other comorbs .. surgeons office doesn't see it as a problem for approval. I actually gained a few lbs before meeting with the new surgeon which made my initial exam with their office BMI 40. But if insurance goes off the beginning of my 6 month diet and the new surgeons height it will probably deny.

wait and see.. I hate this! But almost to the end.. anyone else on the "bubble" for BMI and still approved?

Welcome to the group. All the best in the up coming surgery.

Welcome.....did you talk to your doctor about your concerns?

No, I haven't yet. I will when we meet again on Aug 28. Maybe they will remeasure me and I will have no worries. thanks for the welcome!