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I really thought that my being diagnosed with sleep apnea, that would turn the corner for insurance coverage, but it did not.
Here is what my insurance letter said to me: I had sleep apnea that was controlled by CPAP, so they did not count that as a co-morbidity.
I dropped it for 8-9 months, but still was sleeping poorly and extremely tired, so I knew I wasn't tolerating the CPAP. I went back to the sleep specialist, who wrote a letter to BCBS indicating that my sleep apnea was not controlled by CPAP, and that the best thing to cure the sleep apnea was to lose weight. Within 2 weeks, I was approved for surgery.
I guess I would just tell you not to give up. Insurance companies want people to go away, and not fight. Keep on fighting....and good luck to you.
Lori
248/137/140
Lap RNY 7/2/07
To the world you are just one person, but to one person you are the world.
Lets meet in Hillsboro then. I would rather just eat at the bar. I'm eating high protein, low carb at this point, so a meat dish just wouldn't do very well in a park (cold meat, icky!) I'll PM you with my #. I'm looking forward to meeting you, Kelly!
HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012 
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
There is a town between you and me called "Hillsboro". I know they at least have a bar/VFW, I believe they cook food too. I am guessing that is approx 35 to 40 miles from here,so that would be about half way. Or we could find a park! and each bring a WLS friendly dish to share?? Give it some thought.
Kelly/tink
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HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
Kelly/tink
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Actually I brought it up a few weeks ago when I got back to work after surgery only to be told my job was being eliminated, which prompted me to decide to move back to WI. That's when I chimed in about us possibly getting together. In any case, I am moving in 1.5 weeks, so I won't be able to make it
I'm very happy to be moving back to where all of my family & friends are, though!
HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
I will HELP with some of the planning,if others could join in, that would be wonderful!
Where would be a good location, kind of central for all wanting to join?
Would we want to do it in a park?
Pot luck/picnic, bring those friendly dishes?
Give me some idea's.
Kelly/tink
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ditto what Lisey said, you need to find out specifically why you were denied. Sometimes it is simply a matter of more paperwork.
My weight was way over the 40 bmi but the insurance person at my doctor's office still wanted to document any comorbid I had, she said it all helped. So we tested me for sleep apnea and sure enough I had it
let us know what you find out and good luck!
Hi!
I live in Williston also and am going to have the gastric sleeve done on June 10th. I am scared now because it is getting closer to the date and then my husband says he is against it. He doesn't understand that when all of the after surgery liquid diet, pureed diet is over I can have regular food, but only smaller portions, and no fatty or sugary foods. I am okay with this because I don't like fatty foods anyway. The only sugary food I have to give up is my licorice. I do like cookies, but I can sacrifice them.
I have message me here at my account to reach me..
I am needing a little support. Do you know of anyone else who has had the sleeve done?
Thank You!
HW / SW / CW / GW 299 / 287 / 160 / 140 Feb '09 / Mar '09 / Dec '13 /Aug '10
Appendicitis/Bowel Obstruction Surgery 8/21/10
Beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma! 7/15/2011 - 1/26/2012
Ran Half-Marathon 10/14/2012
First Pregnancy, Due 8/12/14 I LOVE MY DS!!!
