ANXIOUS

just starting out and have learned the only co-morbidity i have a chance of qualifying for is if my sleep study shows severe obstructive sleep apnea  since my bmi is only 36 even though i am still 100lbs overweight.  i dont know what im gonna do if dare i say im not obstructing enough its like i have to apologize for not being "sick' enough. wow just feeling lots of despair. cigna insurance is the hardest to get thru i hear. does anyone know of selfpay options etc. thanks rambling i know.

Hi Dawn, I know you can do self pay, but not sure how all that works.  Good luck with your sleep study.  Do you have any joint pain, or heartburn that might help you qualify? good luck caroline

My husband qualified due to sleep apnea and reflux/heartburn. He is on stomach medication and sleeps with a c-pap machine. We have Anthem through my employer and he used Dr.Trivedi. Both the insurance company and the doctors office were wonderful through the whole qualifying process.  Sorry I can't help you on the self pay option. I have a friend who is self-paying. She had to pay costs upfront, and there was no discount. I have heard other doctors are much more lenient and willing to work with you though. (she is using Dr.Anderson I think, in Kettering) Hang in there! Lara

dawn...the sleep apnea should be enough to qualify you for surgery--it was what put me thru  and that was atsecond appeal..(the dr's office had not included that in first info!grr) i was a "lightweight" too and there are folks --drs insurance and even ppl on the boards-who will make you feel that you aren't "sick enough" or "fat enough"--don't let them into your head!!!! each of us has our own story and yours will play out in the best for you i hope! the waiting for approval is the worst part i believe of any wls......read and be informed and keep your sense of humor cuz yuou're gonna need it!!!! hugs and prayers, margo

Hi Marion, Just wanted u to know that I have Cigna and was approved within 2 days after all the paperwork was submitted from my surgeons office. I am happy with Cigna! Good luck to u, Boyzz