2 lbs away from 40 bmi at first weigh in

[kandkumar 0]

I am so upset. I am 2 lbs under 40 bmi. I'm afraid my insurance will deny me. My Dr. wants me to do a sleep study for sleep apnea and possibly look for gerd, but I really don't think I have either of those. This is mostly just a vent. But also, I am gaining slowly, when can I try to precertify again? Or does anyone have experience with appeals?

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[Berry78 4,261]

I don't know, but wanted to wish you luck! If you have been heavier for the last couple years, that might help.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Info please.

Is this your first appt to precertify?

Or have you already enrolled and your insurance requires you to stay at 40 during the pre-surgery process?

If you need to start at 40 bmi, just weighin with heavy jeans with rolls of quarters in your pockets.

Do the sleep study anyway, you might be surprised.

[kandkumar 0]

Info please.
Is this your first appt to precertify?
Or have you already enrolled and your insurance requires you to stay at 40 during the pre-surgery process?
If you need to start at 40 bmi, just weighin with heavy jeans with rolls of quarters in your pockets.
Do the sleep study anyway, you might be surprised.

This is my first appt. I'm definitely going to do the sleep study and endoscopy. And I figure, I'm gaining anyway, I'll just try again soon if this doesn't work out. It was just a blow! My ins is so lax about other things: no psych visits, one nut visit, and no documented weight loss plan needed.

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[GassyGurl 428]

I would gain the 2 (coins, weights, eating, etc) lbs plus a few for safety, and start over with a new Dr. If you have that option....

But their testing ideas are great. If you have a comorbidity, then you should be good.

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