update on me

Okay I went to see the bariatric nurse today and I actually lost weight..i am at 247, with a BMI of 37...so she was telling me i may not qualify..but then she said with all my morbities i might...so another lady at the office is going to call me tommorrow...yikes...


Lisa

Lisa,

I don't remember who you had for insurance........

I have BCBS and their guide lines were 40% body fat were covered, 35-39 % was considered with co-morbidities.

My body fat was 38%, I only had BP issues......But I went ahead and did all the necessary steps anyways like phych appt. Dietition appt. Had my Doctors verification of 3 years of failed dieting, Everything was documented that I had tried like weigh****chers, pills taken, etc. I had written my letter to BCBS and my Family Doctor had written his letter of approval. My phych. Doctor said this looked good to the insurance, that they could see that I was serious about having this surgery.......

Don't give up.....Keep fighting for what you want......

Kelly

Yeah I have healthpartners insurance....i will wait for that lady to call.  I can get a letter from my doc no problem...i just want to be approved so badly...i dont want to by anymore clothes in 3x anymore ( i did buy jammies today though)...I am praying that i can have the surgery.

Lisa

That was always my fear....  that I'd start losing  weight and then not qualify.... (though at 300lbs that was not likely).....but I just find that horribly rediculous... isn't that the POINT??

Up here in Ontario, the BMI must be at least 40, or less if there are co-morbidities. 

Good luck!  I hope you get approved--for your health!

((HUGS))
**SUE**

Lisa-
The people at St. Paul Surgeons will do everything in their power to help you qualify- keep at your insurance company!!  I just had my surgery 2 weeks ago, and am feeling great!
Reenie

Well Ginger did not call yesterday, so i will call her Monday I guess.  This is making me so crazy, I just want to get on with it....GRRRRRR!!

Lisa