I just got back from the doctor, and I don't have sleep apnea. which is a good thing..... but... UHC denied me w/ 38.7 bmi.... I have since been put on medicine for pitting edema, reflux, and a weak bladder.... and my bmi is at 40.3 now. What are the chances that they will approve the surgery now since my doctor is re-submitting it. I haven't submitted an appeal yet b/c I am waiting on a letter from my PCP explaining the medical necessity.... words of encouragement???

Im going through the same thing!!! I just had all my test done: ekg, chest xray, sleep study, blood, urine and endoscopy!!! THEN the office said they were looking through my history and my bmi hasnt been ovr 40 for 5 years!!! WHAT THE HECK??? why did i go through all of this to hear that?? Is this stated in my policy? im soo depressed, upset, everything!!! I just called the office to see if i have sleep apnea. I was just diag with gerd, i have pre arthritis in my right hip, back problems, and problems wth bladder!!! omg! what the heck. any advice anyone? The office is acting like they arent even going to submitt it to the insurance because they know it will be denied???? what do i do?