Question:
Has anyone been approved for WLS who weighs less than 250 lbs?

   — Pam B. (posted on March 3, 2001)

March 3, 2001
I was just approved and my weight is 237 pounds at 5'6". My insurance company took into consideration the comorbidities as well I think. My BMI was 38. Hope that helps.
   — Debbie V.

March 3, 2001
I was approved at 245.
   — Lisa B.

March 3, 2001
I am 5'1" and 207 lbs and my PCP and surgeon say I qualify with a BMI of 39. My insurance company have verbally agreed that if my PCP says it's medically necessary, they will pay 100%. I'm sending in the paperwork next week....we'll see.
   — Anika R.

March 3, 2001
I had my surgery on January 15th, 2001. I weighed 236. I now weigh 193. I did have high blood pressure and acid reflux. I had a RNY done laporscopicly and am extremely pleased with the results. Good luck.
   — marlene R.

March 3, 2001
I was approved in 2 days at 245 with no comorbidities.
   — corpdiva2006

March 3, 2001
I am 5'1" and was approved at 229. I've lost 57 pounds and feel great!! I did have comorbidities which have all but disappeared. Good Luck!!
   — ronascott

March 3, 2001
03-04-01 I am 230# 5ft.3 BMI of 40.9 with comorbidities of acid reflux & osteoarthritis of the knees. I was approved for surgery 02-26-01. Good luck.
   — Diana S.

March 14, 2001
I was approved at 220lbs. Weighed 226lbs at surgery 12/12/00. Now weigh 177lbs. I am 5'0" .
   — totoclark