I am currently 35 and at bmi 33 and currently have 3 comorbidities. Anyone in similar situation that was able to get coverage for your procedure?

I can't recall any names but there have been some patients with <35 BMI get surgery. Have you called your insurer to see what their guidelines are?

Just curious if under 35 why would you not use a nonsurgical method?

My insurance required a min of 35 BMI w/ comorbidalities. How much weight would you have to gain to get up to 35. Sounds crazy I know. During the required three month pre-op diet, I was 'advised' not to lose any weight to make sure insurance didn't deny. As soon as it was approved I started losing again. Lol. If you want them to pay you have to play their games.

Yes the surgery is approved for less than 35 BMI but I don't know of any insurances that will pay for less than 35.

By the way - my insurance is Cigna.

Oh another 'trick' that some people have done here and my surgeons office has told me about others-- they will let you weigh in with whatever you have in your pockets / on you. Some have mentioned a purse with weights. Others have put rocks in their pockets or wore ankle weights.

Oh another 'trick' that some people have done here and my surgeons office has told me about others-- they will let you weigh in with whatever you have in your pockets / on you. Some have mentioned a purse with weights. Others have put rocks in their pockets or wore ankle weights.

Lol. That is good to know . I will make sure to take lots of water bottles in my purse that day of my appt!