Hi! Has anyone with a BMI under 40 with other issues been approved by tufts? What did they require you to do for approval? What was your BMI and comorbidities?

Yes I was my surgery is July 14th my BMI is 38 but I have high blood pressure with medication and pre-diabetic. The only requirement they have is you have to go through the "I can change" program it is a six month program. Once I completed that I got my approval in three days. Good luck!

They actually eliminated the I can change program as of January of this year. So I am trying to hear from someone who's been approved since then! That is so exciting for you..congratulations. My surgeon was the one who told me they got rid of that program.

I have GERD and a hiatal hernia which I'm on medication for, on medication for high cholesterol, I have PCOS and I'm being tested for sleep apnea. My BMI is 35.5. Praying I'll be approved. I'm also 23 years old.

I was just approved in late June according to their website that is still a requirement but may their website is not up to date. You should call them and ask.

Yes, I called as well. It is no longer a requirement for sure. Everyone I've spoken to was approved while it was, so I am lost! Lol! I just want to know what the approval process is like now without it.

I just called again to verify and the rep from Tufts said there are no longer any specific requirements, they just need proof it is medically necessary. I am sure I will be absolutely fine then since I have a few issues directly related to weight.

That's good I bet you will be fine!! Good luck!

I hope so! Thank you. Good luck as well! So exciting. What a long road..the rep said their feedback for the I Can Change program was that customers didn't like it. What did you think of it?

I had a starting BMI of 41.6 and now it is 38. I have one more visit before they can submit my paperwork to Tufts. I did not have to do the I can change program. I have high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea. Hopeful to submit my paperwork in the next month. Good luck.