geeky_1

Hi everyone, I had my records submitted a month ago and am awaiting approval, it is so stressful waiting! I have been on pre diabetic high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am on medication for all of those. I chose the gastric bypass because it has the best co-morbidity rate according to my doctor. I will be honest, I am afraid of the surgery and complications especially with regards to the high blood pressure and my asthma. I have faith I will come through but just scared. I cannot wait to feel better!!! I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in my journey and I wish you all good health and well being!! Julie

I am so disappointed I got a denial letter today and I had met all the criteria too. All the doctor visits, nutricionist visits, everything. They said it was denied because it is not medically necessary. I am on medication for blood pressure, diabetes and cholseterol. I have sleep apnea and use a machine. My bmi meets the criteria as well. I have asthma and 2 herniated disc in my lower back. I am going to appeal but any suggestions would be helpful....so disappointed...

I am waiting to hear back from my doctor on all of it yet. Keep your fingers crossed please!! Thank you for your response!!

Beth Thank you for your kind words, unfortunately my request for gastric bypass got denied. We are going to appeal, they said it wasn't medically necessary which I find completely wrong. I am on diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol medications. I have sleep apnea which I have a machine for and not sure but i know my BMI is at least 40. Keeping my fingers crossed. Julie

Hi TatorTot, I did all the necessary pre surgery tasks and my records were submitted on Feb 2, 2015. I have badgercare United Health Care and I have not heard anything back yet as I called my doctor's office about it. I will keep you posted.