If you were approved for WLS on a federal insurance plan - I need your help.

I am insured through Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound. The only exclusive is that the surgery must be medically necessary. My BMI is 43.8, I'm 5' 6" and 270lbs. Per Group Health I fit all their guidelines except I do not have a co-morbidity. I had my gallbladder removed 8/90, morbidly obese, stiff & aching back, aching knees & ankles, stress incontinence, menstrual irregularities and depression. I have a sleep apnea test on 5/23/00. I have an extensive maternal family history of breast cancer (mother - two types of breast cancer and sister - breast & thyroid cancer). My other sister has lupus. My father was morbidly obese and died from a heart attach. I am appealing this denial and am asking for help from anyone who was covered for WLS by federal insurance with little or no co-morbidities. I appreciate your help in my fight and will keep you updated on Group Healths response. Thank you!

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