approval worries

NurseApril
on 10/17/07 3:29 am - summerville, SC
I am in the process of trying to have RNY surgery at MUSC. At 5'3: 235-240, I barely meet the requirements for surgery. I do have a BMI >40. I have been diagnosed with GERD, pre-diabetes, depression, and I have a lot of joint pain in my knees and ankles. I have researched this option for many years and I have tried many different diets since I was about 15. I am nervous about the fact that I do not have any major complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol. etc. I dont want those either!! I want to have my surgery so I can once and for all get healthy and stay healthy!!! I am sorry for the rambling, but it just helps to get it all out lol.
Melissa_C
on 10/17/07 3:41 am
April, Make sure everything is documented.  Good luck on the approval process...and dont worry about 'rambling' thats what this board is for!   ~Melissa

cmobley4
on 10/17/07 4:29 am - Clovis, CA
CoMorbities are only required if your BMI is between 35-40. GERD is a comorb...  just pray and have faith! What is meant to be will be! No worries about rambling...
Jennifer Williams
on 10/17/07 6:15 am - Goose Creek, SC
I started taking Meridia and that raised my BP and that helped me, but it went down to normal after the surgery.
Mary H.
on 10/17/07 10:07 am - Gray Court, SC
If your BMI is 40 and up you dont even need to have any co-morbidities. You have a couple already so I wouldn't worry. I am also 5'3'' and weighed 247.8 at my highest weight when I started the WLS process. I also had GERD, sleep apnea, joint pain, back pain, blood pressure that kept going higher and higher with my weight gain, and horrible swelling of my legs and feet. I had no problems qualifying for the surgery. A friend of mine had a BMI of 34 and had to gain weight to have the surgery even with her severe asthma, but she had no problem gaining 15 pounds and got approved with the same insurance co. that I had. Good luck and try not to worry, lol, easier said than done I know. Take care! Mary
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SusieQ
on 10/17/07 8:06 pm - Goose Creek, SC

Hang in there April.  Even if you are denied, APPEAL, APPEAL, APEAL and DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT.  There are quite a few of us who were denied but went on to appeal and get approval.  Don't give up....this is the best think I have ever done. Good Luck and keep us posted!


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NurseApril
on 10/18/07 9:27 pm - summerville, SC
Thanks for all of the advice everyone!! It is wonderful to have such great support
doodlebugjr
on 10/28/07 8:01 am
I am in the same boat April!  I am at 37BMI, I have insomnia, Joint pain, Depression, and borderline diabetes!  I am having blood tests to check if I still have high Cholesterol from 1 year ago.  I know this sounds terrible but I almost hope they find something! Good Luck on your Journey
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