Hello everyone! A little over two years ago a friend and I struggled to work out everyday. We pushed through and did it though. We were very diligent on what we ate and how much. However with fail we never lost the weight. We both struggled with weight all of our lives. One day I causally mentioned WLS to her. I told her it was something I was going to look into. Well soon after that I had some medical issues and I felt I could get the weight off myself so I didn't follow through with meeting with a surgeon. My friend did though and started her journey to a happier healthier life. Insurance approved her with a bmi over 40. She had comorbidities but didn't list them(I think). Well today she looks absolutely amazing. I am so proud of her. So with that said here I am. I have had chronic problems with gastric ulcers, gerd and joint problems. I met with my surgeon this past November. I did everything. Sleep study, psych, bloodwork, cardiologist, NUT. EVERYTHING! whew. Well my paperwork was turned into Tricare and they denied it. They said I didn't have any of the listed comorbidities. My bmi is 38.7. I have PCOS, endometriosis, arthritis, gastric ulcers, gerd and severe back pain. I have been seeing a orthopedic for years now for my back pain. So my coordinator filed a appeal but I told her regardless I was going to pay for it. My surgery is scheduled for February 25th!! I can't wait. I am hoping Tricare changes their minds but if not so help me I will have this done. I am ready to change my life for the best!

It's great that you have the means to self pay after your denial. I'm sure your outcome will be just as successful as your friend. Congrats and best wishes!

Good for you for the determination to keep pushing forward.

Good luck on your surgery. I will pray that it will be successful.

I hope it is approved through your appeal! My surgery is scheduled for the 17th so please keep in touch! if you are on instagram, my user id is rnydawn. Hugs to you and good luck!

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We really need to stay in touch next week. I will inform you the moment I wake up from surgery. I consider this forum as family now. It's nice to read so many positive comments and having people go through the same thing

So surgery is scheduled this upcoming Monday. I am super nervous. ???? I am going to the hospital today for preop and to speak with the anesthesiologist since I have bradycardia and severe hypotension(yes you read that right). My normal blood pressure is 90/50 and heart rate is in the 40's. I am extremely exhausted all the time. Apparently it's really rare to have readings like this when your obese and out of shape. I'm fixing that though lol. So anyways just wanted to give a update. I lost quite a bit of weight a year ago but it's slowly creeping up again. That's why we thought it would be best to do surgery.

HW: 286

CW: 208

GW: 150