Question:
anyone with a bmi of 39 and no comorbities been approved by insurance and had surgery

?    — carissamarieg (posted on April 5, 2009)

April 5, 2009
I was a BMI of 40 and absolutely no comorbidities. I was approved by AETNA in about a week. However my bariatric program made me go through dietician appointments, psyhcological appointments, etc. It was about a 7 month process. They did their homework though and I think that is why AETNA approved it.
   — oshp0251

April 5, 2009
o ok..that makes more sense..i already met with the psychologist and the dietician...and the dr..the psych approved me..the dr said i would have to attend classes on how to eat and gave me papers to take to my primary physician to record my weight once a month..he basically said it would take six months because he didnt want to submit and have me denied..so i guess this is normal..i guess i was just expecting faster results..thanks for sharing
   — carissamarieg

April 6, 2009
I had BMI 37 when I was approved, no comorbidities either. But here's the trick... when they sent my paperwork in, they put down my highest weight, which would have been BMI of 41. Also you can tell them what kinds of diseases run in your family without records. Mine were heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and of course obesity. That was the absolute truth, but now that I think about it, I could've have lied and gotten away with it. I know that sounds awful, but you could probly lie about your highest weight and your family background without consequences. Hope this helps.
   — slimcolagirl