Question:
i have PCOS, diabetes, and back/hip pain, and my bmi is 46.

i have a family history of heart disease, conjestive heart failure, diabetes, and ovarian cancer. with what i have and my family history would that possibly qualify me for surgery?    — hartnell (posted on February 2, 2006)

February 2, 2006
I also have PCOS and I don't have Diabetes yet, however my insulin levels are throught the roof. I have a consult with a doctor for Roux-n-Y surgery on february 14th. 06. I think you need to go to a seminar speak with a physician. I definately think you will get approved. You definatly meet the guidelines according to the NHS ( National Health Society). Go for it! If you have finacial concerns, contact your insurance provider and see what they will pay for, Mine will only pay 80% of the surgery, your doctors office should handle to processing and all of that info.
   — Catherine H.

February 2, 2006
yes ma'am, your comorbidities all would help you qualify. I had everything on your list except the ovarian cancer (I did have cervical cancer years ago). Of course it all depends on what your insurance needs to approve you. Are there any exclusions on your policy. Do they require diet history? Start by asking your PCP for a referral to a surgeon in your area. All my conditions are much improved thanks to WLS. Good Luck!
   — SARose61

February 2, 2006
I suppose it all depends on your insurance, but Blue Cross approved mine last May. I have PCOS and had the back and knee pain. I wasn't diabetic yet but my doctor said my levels were high enough that if I didn't make changes I would be soon. I had my surgery last May and lost about 150 pounds. It was the best thing I've ever done. I feel so much better. So I say go for it. If they tell you no, appeal it. Do whatever it takes if this is what you want. Best wishes for health and happiness always.
   — Donna F.

February 2, 2006
I think you should qualify with out a doubt as long as your insurance approves of weight-loss surgery. I had open rny in May04 and my BMI was 46.5. I started out at 265 (I am 5'3) and wearing a size 22/24 and I now way 139 and I am in a size 6. I did not have any serious co-borbidities and this was the best decision ever. I wish you the best of luck . Julie
   — J. Stinard

February 3, 2006
YOU MAY BE APPROVED TO HAVE THE WLS DONE OR DID YOU ALL READY HAVE THE WLS DONE.ALL YOUR PAIN WILL GO AWAY IF YOU GET THE WLS DONE.FROM AIMEE
   — BABYPRINCESS