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Questions for all. Starting to stress!

So I'm transferring insurances (to Oxford liberty) and their requirements for the sleeve is to have a BMI above 40 or if below have major health issue. Now I've been pre diabetic 2x's now and have PCOS. My weight has been up and down like crazy since the beginning of my 6month journey. Speaking with my dr's office my insurance does not consider being pre diabetic a major health issue or my PCOS. I'm starting to get nervous about getting approved. Anyone else been in the same boat?? Also does anyone know if they go with your starting BMI from when you started or where you at, at the end of your supervised weigh ins?

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Have you been tested for sleep apnea? If not that's a biggie if you have it.

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Have you been tested for sleep apnea? If not that's a biggie if you have it.

I haven't been tested for that one yet. I don't think I have issues with that cause I have no problems sleeping at night.

How's your blood pressure? Hypertension is a big one as well!

I think the history of pre-diabetes may be a good co-morbidity for them to get you approved. I think you may also need a history of being overweight...your primary doc should be able to help with that.

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I think the history of pre-diabetes may be a good co-morbidity for them to get you approved. I think you may also need a history of being overweight...your primary doc should be able to help with that.

Thank you. I just spoke with my pcp and she's writing the letter of importance along with my history of being pre diabetic. Hopefully this will help with the decision making.

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