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Wondering how difficult it will be to get this covered. I'm 35 BMI, 49, and have sleep apnea and elevated triglycerides. I'm just starting this process. Any thoughts?

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    Only your insurance and surgeon can make that decision for sure... but if you are self pay... That changes everything

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    If you have a two year history of having a BMI over 35, you'll likely be ok. If not, they'll probably make you wait until you do.

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    It really depends upon the insurance company. I had insurance that would only allow patients to go to a Bariatric Hospital of Excellence, while others don't have that requirement. When I started the WLS journey, I was around the same BMI with hypertension and sleep apnea.

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