Question:
Is this considered a co-morbid condition?

GERD/ Acid Reflux. Is this considered a comorbid condition that may qualify a person for surgery if their BMI is between 35-40? Say this person also has asthma?? What do ya think?    — Nickie C. (posted on December 13, 2002)

December 13, 2002
yes,acid reflux is definetly a co morbidity.i found that out when i went for my initial consult.. my surgeon says that wls will help to eleviate it..best of luck to you. jeanne/ca.. lap rny/jan.16,2003. :>
   — jjettrox

December 13, 2002
As far as I know GERD is....and if you have asthma also then I would say those qualify, but it's up to your insurance company. They all have certain standards you have to meet. Check your insurance company.
   — Tracy L.

December 13, 2002
YES both are. My wifes asthma which kept her from working TOTALLY went away, so did both our GREDS!
   — bob-haller

December 14, 2002
hiya. yes GERD is considered a co-morbidity. i have a list of other co-morbidites (written up by a doctor) on my website in the files section. http://www.geocities.com/katebme2002 {hugs} kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 126lbs
   — jkb