Want/need to get sleeved so bad but imjust worried I won't be approved. What were everyone's stats when you were approved?

Age/weight/height/BMI/Comorbidities

Following. O_O I'm curious, too. My requirements are met, and, per Dr. Woodman's office, my paperwork will be sent to my insurance company in the coming week!

Edited August 23, 201412 yr by OnePhatWhoDat

68 yo

5'5"

233 (on doctor's scales)

BMI of 38

arthritic knees; lower back pain; incontinence

51

232

Sleep apnea, arthritis, high blood pressure.

48 years old

338 pounds

6 feet tall

arthritis in knees, herniated disc in low back, 60 degree kyphosis in upper spine and arthritis in spine both upper and lower.

62

5'4"

235 lbs

40.1 BMI

Both Knees replaced

Spine collapsing (14 herniated discs)

High Blood Pressure

Post stroke

etc, etc, etc,

BC/BS Federal with three month clinically supervised diet, once packet was sent in, I was approved in two days.

Surgery 12/23/2013

Have lost 65 pounds

Currently in one of those hateful stalls where I am battling gram by gram to keep losing.

I’m 5’4.5” and around 231 at the moment. I’m trying to gain a bit of weight so I can be sure I qualify at my first appt. on 9/17. I have horrible arthritis in my left ankle and suffer from Afib but don’t necessarily have high blood pressure (though I’m on a beta blocker for my afib). My understanding is that if you aren’t 40 bmi you have to have one of the three comorbidities – but its good (not in the sense that I’m happy to see that others have suffered) to see that others were maybe approved without having those qualifications.

ps. sorry to hyjack your thread since I haven't been approved.

I am 5'4" and 225 and a BMI OF 38.8

No serious Comorbidities; just heartburn and some joint pain. I'm in a supervised weight management program through my local hospital.

My insurance outline states that if I have a BMI less than or equal to 40 and greater than 35 then I qualify as long as I complete 6 months in a weight management program...

I meet with my program doctor tomorrow....

51 years old

304 pounds

5' 7"

BMI 47.6

Sleep apnea, arthritis in knees, migraines, depression, high cholesterol, incontinence. I started the process in 2011 and was denied twice. Repeated the diet three times before approved for surgery. Had lap band surgery May 22, 2014 and currently weight 269 and still losing. BMI now 42.1

50..260..bmi 44.3...sleep apnea, hashimoto autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, prediabetic, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, lupus, ibs, constant throwing up last yr always nauseous. ..there's more but won't bore you with them...I had 2 specialist refer me to wls. .went thru all required classes from start to being approved by insurance in 48 hrs..had surgery 2 wks later..I'm 7 wks out. Down 45 pds..loving it!

Edited August 26, 201412 yr by blondebomb

I'm 5,5

332 lbs

25 yr old

Submitting everything to insurance on the 25th and my insurance (united healthcare) has 30 days to say yes or no

The pa says since my bmi is over 50 I should be approved, I'm going through true results in Dallas Texas

Want/need to get sleeved so bad but imjust worried I won't be approved. What were everyone's stats when you were approved?

Age/weight/height/BMI/Comorbidities

Age: 28

Wt: 360 ish

Ht: 5'6

Bmi: 59

Comorbidities: CVID (immune deficiency), knee/ back pain, depression, anxiety, peripheral edema, pcos, borderline htn

50

260

44 bmi

Have more then 5 major medical problems an around a dozen diseases an several autoimmune diseases. .I'm 8 wks post today an 59 pds down..hang in there!

I sent my request december 2013

Weight: 269

Biggest: 310

No other issues other than pre-diabeties

Im 5'4"

Bmi: 43 i think

It took a long time to get approved because i got caught up in the middle of my policy changing. But got approved in feb. Long waiting list, and a bunch of appointments later i now have my date for november.

I had to appeal 2 times. If you want some advice let me know.

Dylan

Approved today! :-) Height: 5'2"; Weight at initial appointment: 215 pounds; BMI: 39.3; Age: 43. Comorbities: very high blood pressure. Very iffy. Didn't think I'd be approved.

I also logged into my Blue Patient Portal and looked at it to see all examinations and treatments I'd had while with my plan. I actually had a documented history of weight gain, and various treatments/weight loss plans to include HCG, the nasal spray, listed in my patient treatment timeline (yes, I had a really drug-happy PCP before she relocated). So BCBS knew I was getting fat because each obesity related appointment was clearly documented!

Edited September 10, 201412 yr by OnePhatWhoDat