I've had topics on here before about what I'm going through,but, it's possible after I go through everything I may not qualify for the surgery due to non qualifying weights. ( I've been 2 lbs off each weigh In except today's)

I do not have co-morbidities. The PA said if I go through everything there is a chance my ins may not approve due to the weights.

I just want to know if anyone has has to fight with the ins company to get approved?

Thank you so much

Tracy

I am going through that very thing right now. Insurance denied me because I had shown a weight gain during my weight management, but at my last weight management appt i had shown a weight loss of 20lbs. Insurance claims they did not receive my paperwork from May which is the month that shows the weight loss. My doctor is going to do a peer to peer phone call with my insurance to have the decision reversed. My doctor also told me that they were not giving the requirement that I could not gain weight. So, I am hoping to receive good news soon.

IF your insurance denies your request then you should have the option to appeal their decision. I would talk with your surgeon to find out how to go about something like that. For now, stay positive! You never know, you could be approved! ????

Wow, insurance companies are something huh? I hope your doctor is able to have them reverse their decision.

We go through all these appointments, nutrition counseling, psych eval, pre-op meetings, exercise physiologist and 6 hr pre-op groups ( where I go that's what they require because they are accredited) just to hear "No"? Doesn't seem fair.

Thank you for sharing your experience, it's helpful to know someone else is dealing with something I fear and is able to set my mind at ease.

Thank you again

I've had topics on here before about what I'm going through,but, it's possible after I go through everything I may not qualify for the surgery due to non qualifying weights. ( I've been 2 lbs off each weigh In except today's)

I do not have co-morbidities. The PA said if I go through everything there is a chance my ins may not approve due to the weights.

I just want to know if anyone has has to fight with the ins company to get approved?

Thank you so much

Tracy

I just want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly....did they disapprove you because you were two pounds too thin and had no co-morbidities?

I'm the best at leaving Info out (sorry)

Im still going through the process. The PA tasked me a couple visits ago if I wanted to Pursue this anymore because my weight is only a few lbs shy of the required weight and that into ins may inot approve

Because of being 3 lbs off at all of my weigh-ins and not having co morbidities.

So I was just wondering if it's worth going through all with the possibility of being denied.

I'm going too now, before I wasn't sure,but I now