Ok so I got an email today saying my BMI is to low like 39/39.5 .i have no known comorbity issue ..I should b glad but I'm @least 100 lbs over weight! I'm 5'8 1/2 if I was 1/2 inch shorter wouldn't be an issue! I don't think :/ has anyone dealt with this and worked it out to get it approved?

Shona have u had surgery?

I appealed it, found the weight I needed documented on paper and got an approval in August. Surgery Oct 15.

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O wow!how ru doing ?

Thanks mamiof3kids..! I'm praying... she said I'm good if I'm above 40.. so I guess thats no sweat. lol

Good vibes Joyaskins34... we got this! :0)

Yeah we got this.

O wow!how ru doing ?

I'm doing great right now. Struggling to get my fluid and protein in, but no complaints.

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Yes I started the diet this oct. and surgery date idk? I was thinking early summer? I don't mind the requirements@ all I just wish like u said...they would realize the yo yo part and that I don't keep it off..if I loose 10 I gain back 15 ! Lol

and the fact that you DON"T have any co morbidties, might mean if they allow you to have the surgery you can AVOID having any in the future. Makes no sense to me that we have to get so sick

to get help. It is like a dag gone ferris wheel (and not the fun kind) lose weight, you don't weight enough, gain it back and then try again and be put on another six month diet and you lose and don't weight enough. Why is common sense so lacking in these requirements. Sorry for the vent. I just

really feel for you and wish there was an answer and hope there is and you can have this surgery and avoid the illnesses that comes with obesity.

Hugs to you

Ty Vicki ur right !my doc so agrees as well it frustrates him to no end ...we shall see what happens ..I'm keeping the faith!!

I completely, utterly and totally relate to your situation. I am going through the same thing. My BMI is currently about 38.6 (couldn't put my exact height in the ticker, so that's a little off). I do have what my general doctor considers comorbidities (hypertension and hyperlipidemia); however, I'm not sure my insurance company will accept those. They're mostly looking for diabetes and sleep apnea. The girl I spoke with on the phone was very "iffy" when I asked for the complete list. My surgeon's coordinator was so kind, though, and said she'd do everything she could to get me approved. So, I'm going to go ahead and attend the informational meeting and sign up for one of their clinics, and go from there.

I'm crossing my fingers for you that everything works out.

I hope everything works out. The sooner you get the surgery the better chance you have at improving your health.

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Catgyrl I understand high bp to def. be a comorbid? But heck what do I know! Wish my surgery coordinator was so nice! She's just like owell don't for see this happening anytime soon! I wanna just well snap! Anyway I went over her head and called the girl who is the WLS advocate @ the hospital she hopefully will help! She has had WLS surgery and understands! where the other girl has never had an issue and is prob like 25?If not i have another doc I will visit ..not what I wanna do but I'm not quitting ! Good luck to u girl!

Ty kiwiladydee

My BMI is 34.9 - not enough for insurance to pay. So I am self-pay. I look at it as an investment in my future health.

Wish I could self pay but..my hubby HATES the idea of this ..and informed me that he wasn't paying a dime which is fine...I Carry the insurance so that's the only reason I'm able to get it done..when he carried it he refused ...

I also have back trouble had surgery back in 1993ish hope ur journey go well! Keep us posted!

It hurts to drain my savings account but I view it as necessary. I watched my father sabotage my mother's weight loss by deliberately bringing home high-fat sugary foods. And today she is basically bedridden and diabetic. All I can say is that each of us must be advocates for own own health.

We are investing in a better future.

All, with a bmi like that, what about trying to follow the same diet we do? Low Carb, high protein, even the protein shakes, the liquid diet and the whole bit? Keep in mind, surgery is a tool. Only works for about 4 years if you are not committed. If I knew then about the necessity of low Carb, things might have been different.