30 BMI and 50ish lbs; how hard is it to get approved?

[Eeestrellaaa 0]

I'm 24 and 5'5 and I'm 182lbs with a BMI of 30.0. I have always delt with my weight loss and gain it and gain much more.

I join sports and have gym memberships and diet, diet pills or teas. Nothing works well.

I have never been this big before and I'm scared I'll reach 200's .

I am waiting for my first visit with a Bariatic surgeon and I'm really scared that I'll be dismissed.

As far as I know no cormorbitiies.

I can't afford self pay no matter how much I save up or work, that's beyond my reach at this point.

I have Affinity Health Insurence , does anyone have any idea how this may pan out for me ?

Also, what are your opinions ?

[2goldengirl 2,076]

The only way you are going to get approved for surgery by any health insurer I'm aware of is by having a BMI > 40, or between 35 and 40 with one or more significant comorbidities. I know that's hard to hear, but it's the truth.

Forget the diet pills and teas. They don't work, and some of them can be dangerous. If you read through enough posts on these boards, you learn one thing if nothing else: The people who are successful make long-term, permanent changes in both the way they eat and commit to exercising most days.

Learn as much about your body as you can, and how to fuel it with respect and love.

Good luck.