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I phoned teamsters 710 hall, and spoke with the person in charge of the medical dept. Of course I got the run around. They have no HR dept. She said if I had more information, I could submit it in an appeal. But this plan is self funded, and the rule is a BMI of 40, or 100 pounds overweight. So what would be the point of even appealing. Should I even try to send a letter to the administrator of the policy, apparently they will request the information from med-care who made the decision that I do not qualify. So is this all said and done? My BMI is 35.5, and I have degenerative disc disease, and depression. thanks

Elizabeth, Gastric bypass has always had a 100 lbs overweight as a pre-req. Have you talked to a dietician? Tried Weigh****chers? Or any other of the required tasks before requesting surgery?