I have an initial consultation November 13th with a bariatric surgeon. I'm curious if anyone has had gastric sleeve at my BMI. I've had two TIAs & high cholesterol and triglycerides. Very concerned i still have a cardiac event.Thank you!!

I'm sure a lot of people did but I doubt many insurance companies will pay for it. I hope yours does though!

I'm sure a lot of people did but I doubt many insurance companies will pay for it. I hope yours does though!

Thank u! My maternal grandfather died of a heart attack at 39 , my mom has had 2 heart attacks and a stroke before age 60[emoji31]

5 minutes ago, jwade72 said:

Thank u! My maternal grandfather died of a heart attack at 39 , my mom has had 2 heart attacks and a stroke before age 60

I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully you won't have any complications! I think for history of heart problems and stuff like that they might consider regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. I'm just guessing though. I probably have no idea what I'm saying?

Yeah not sure about 32 I thought it's 35 and up?

My BMI was around 33-34 before gastric bypass, but I had high blood pressure, sleep apnea and pre-diabetes. These are called "co-morbidities," and insurance will usually cover the procedure if your BMI is between 30 and 35 with at least two co--morbidities. (My insurance--Aetna--did cover it.)

If your BMI is about 35 or higher, acceptance by your insurance company is usually automatic.

And in case you are wondering, I'm thrilled that I had the surgery seven months ago, even though I had "only" about 100 pounds to lose.

My bmi was 32 but the main problem i had was how i carried the weight, Even though i was pushing 350 i was still very very active, on my feet all the time and carried it well.

but I did have the Cardiac event and went down hard - Ended up with a Stint with a huge blockage of the widow maker! This was the main reason i chose the surgery to shag 100 pounds and get healthy. So far so good - but sure have a problem letting go of the vodka. Not even 90 days in yet but so far going well

I paid cash for my surgery so cant help with the insurance issues,