Question:
Has anyone ever had WLS WITHOUT having any co-morbidities?

I am seriously considering WLS and have NO (thank God!) Co-mobidities. I was wondering if anyone has been approved by their insurance companies for WLS without having any other "weight" problems( co-mobidities).    — Dana M. (posted on June 15, 1999)

June 15, 1999
I am having the open RNY on June 22 and I have NO co-morbidites. Thank Goodness. Usually if you are 200% of your ideal body weight insurance will cover it without a co-morbitite. Good Luck.
   — Patti W.

June 15, 1999
I was approved for the surgery without the "common" co-morbidities. No diabetes, high blood pressure etc.. I did have lower back pain shortness of breath when walking stairs, depression.. and this were considered co-morbidities. So.. it is possible..
   — [Anonymous]

June 16, 1999
Dr. Cooper in Chico, CA, told me that most of the insurance cos. he deals with don't seem to pay any attention to the co-morbidities. They look at the weight and if it's within their guidelines they approve. Don't know if that's always the case but good luck anyway.
   — Fran W.

June 17, 1999
Hi, I recently had WLS and I had no medical problems. My doctor told me that I was very healthy other than being overweight. Don't get me wrong I had the usual problems like back pain and leg pain. I don't have any serious problems like diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure, I just met the criteria for surgery because my BMI was 46 and I was well over 100lbs over my idea body weight. I had surgery May 20th and have lost 30 pounds and I don't know how many inches to this date. If you are struggling with a weight problem I strongly suggest that you consider the surgery
   — Kristen C.