Need to rea*****hin (Paula) from Indianapolis
Hi everyone! I am trying to help talk a coworker out of giving up on the DS because Federal Blue Cross denied the DS saying her BMI of 42 is too low for the DS. She is going to get the RNY if I don't do something. I know whe will not be happy with that.
Paula posted that she fought the same thing and she has federal BC BS. I desperately need to reach her asap because my friend is giving up fast and Dr Inmans office isn't being helpful.
Thanks!
HW 259 SW 256 CW 141 GW 150
Thank you I will PM you. She isn't on OH yet. Unfortunately, I heard from Paula and she didn't offer much info and even said that the RNY is better than nothing. I was bummed to hear that from a DS veteran who I respected.
You have given me hope that I want to pass on to her. :) I will PM you my contact info. Would love to hear from you when you can.
Thanks again!
Here is a link to a study posted on the DS Facts.com website. They took over 800 patients, with a BMI of under 50 and averaged them out, and did this study. Maybe your friend should take a look at this study.
http://www.dsfacts.com/Duodenal-Switch-for-Morbid-Obesity.ht ml
Hope this helps her!!!!
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
