Question:
Has anyone been approved for this surgery that didn't have a lot of co-morbids?

   — shirley A. (posted on March 26, 2000)

March 26, 2000
I was approved. I weighed 300 at 5'6" and had no other problems other then my weight making me tired, and short of breathe. It all depends on your insurance companys feelings on 100+ over weight. good luck to you. :)
   — Toni W.

March 26, 2000
I was approved without any co-morbids. My start weight was 257 with a 5'8 frame and a BMI of a 40.4. I chose the VBG procedure. Good luck
   — Cathy H.

March 26, 2000
I did not have any bad problems, just sore nees and back. I too was worried the insurance would not approve me, but they did. Good Luck!!
   — Darlene E.

March 26, 2000
I didn't have many comorbids, I had a bad knee and pains everywhere from being obese. But other than the bad knee, I didn't have the "classic" comorbids like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc...I was one of those "healthy" fat people LOL Hope this helps...Good Luck, Marni
   — Marni

March 26, 2000
I'm another healthy fat lady. No co-morbidities. 5'6" and 270. Insurance approval in 3-4 days. Go for it!
   — Toni B.

March 26, 2000
I only had GRED, so go for it! I am 5'2 and weight 240.
   — Stephanie J.

March 26, 2000
I was approved 9 days after the 1st letter to my insurance company. I have no major co-morbids. Also, I had a borderline BMI of 40.8, although it seems to be climbing on a daily basis. Go figure.
   — DOROTHY A.