Question:
please name a few for me

I have had some news from my pcp (who is NOT wls friendly) about boarderline comorbilities(cholesterol and low hemoglobin.) I have incontanance, asthma, and joint and back pain to name a few. can someone please send me a list of comorbids so I know what to write about to my ins. co BCBS of SC point of service. I don't have the support of my pcp so I am doing this by ear. please send as much info as possible. THANKS!    — wearings (posted on July 2, 2003)

July 2, 2003
Get a new PCP! He/she should be helping you! Get a sleep study - find out if you have sleep apnea. Also high blood pressure, get checked for diabetes immediately - have them check your A1C it's a simple blood test and can tell you how well or NOT controlled your blood sugar has been over the last several months. Get an EKG and a stress test - insist on it! Have you thyroid checked - simple blood test. Get a chest x-ray - is your heart enlarged? Probably - most obese people have some enlargement. How are our periods - irregular? get documentation from your gynocologist.
   — Deborah F.

July 2, 2003
A member on this site has a great website with a lot of really good information. She has a list of comorbidities at http://www.geocities.com/katebme2002/comorbidlist.htm Hope this help you!
   — Kristen S.

July 2, 2003
hiya~ i was just gonna write and let you know i have a list on my site but looks like kristen beat me to it! LOL... hope it helps {{hugs}} kate
   — jkb

July 3, 2003
This site has a great sample letter that lists a lot of the most common comorbids with statistics and other impressive information. Just click on "Your Journey," then "Getting Authorization," and finally "Letter of Medical Necessity." I used this letter as a basis for my own letters to my surgeon and to the insurance company. I think it is a great source. Good luck with your journey. I agree that you need to consider getting a doctor who will support your decision for WLS. We need all the support we can get. Take care.
   — Beth B.

July 3, 2003
Sorry, I skipped a link in giving you the address for the great sample letter with comorbids listed. Just click on "Your Journey," then "Insurance Trouble," "Getting Authorization," and finally "Letter of Medical Necessity." Email me if you have trouble locating it. [email protected] Take care, Beth
   — Beth B.