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So I'm just starting my journey. I want this so bad but I'm scared I'm going to get rejected for whatever reason. Im on my 6th month of required weigh in's and I gained 3lbs last month and I read in one of these threads that someone's insurance rejected their surgery because they gained a couple lbs. So now I'm freaking out. I'm 5'7" and weigh 335 which puts me at a bmi over 50 :(

Plus I have high blood pressure, Migraines, and depression... I'm freaking out that I'm going to get rejected... I have 2 insurances (blue cross and medicaid) but I'm still freaking out that they will reject me for something stupid!! Is this normal??

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I think this is a common fear. I was worried almost to the day of surgery that the insurance would refuse to pay.

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My nurse told me she has seen people get rejected for gaining. Just be very careful especially around appointment time when they document your weight. Best of luck to you! I am sure it'll work out.

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I feel you! I had my 1st group appts (met w/NP, NUT, Psych) on 10/16. I was unable to meet w/my surgeon due to her flight being delayed but they rescheduled me for 10/23. I have Horizon BCBS Avantage EPO. Their financial counselor gave me a form w/all the info I needed for my ins. co to cover the the surgery.I've been so anxious since! Worrying about a rejection too but I decided to let it go and focus on getting the necessary things done meanwhile.. St. Michaels Metabolic & Bariactic Center is the best. Their office gave me all my referrals (lab, Upper GI, sleep Study) and my f/u appts for Nov.

So good luck with your process!

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Over five months of supervised visits I gained 11 pounds. My physician told me I had to lose the weight I gained before my appointment with my surgeon. I lost 15 pounds, had my surgeon appointment, and was approved from BCBSM. My surgery is scheduled for November 20th! Best of luck to you. :) You will do great!!!

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