momofthree1986

Yes yes you are lmao Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have any experience with using Premier Healths insurance??? I was just wondering how I could look up their requirements for the sleeve to be covered Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I actually just remeasured myself and I am 5ft 2" lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sai187 just a misunderstanding you know how insurance companies can be wish me luck hopefully everything will work out the way I am hoping.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sai187 I am not crooked I am at a 38 BMI but that has been because I have been working to keep the weight off I have been overweight my entire life and have tried all the fad diets nothing has worked and I feel like the sleeve is my best option right now just curious if I don't have any others health issues if I would be able to gain my weight back to qualify sorry if you felt like I was trying to cheat the system I honestly am not just tired of feeling this way.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ Loopylulu no problem I agree it does sound odd that's why I have been trying to learn as much as possible before I do anything too dramatic I am barely under where I need to be to qualify but that's with me watching what I eat so I'm sure if I didn't really watch my diet I would be at a 40 BMI Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's weird?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever went to their first appointment and been under weight and had a physician give you an opportunity to gain weight to have surgery done?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So once you are approved for the surgery through your insurance of you drop below the 40 BMI after the pre op diet they will still do the surgery?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol I know I don't wanna gain the weight I am the weight I am now by watching what I eat and walking every evening I'm sure if I didn't do those things I would quickly gain weight Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Do they weigh you at your first consultation appointment?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would have to gain 20 pounds I avoid doctors offices just because I haven't really had any health issues that I know of lol but I have struggled with my weight all my life... I know a few coworkers who have had the surgery and have the same insurance as me and seemed to get approved easily by only having a BMI of 40 they said it is about a 6 month process after the dietician and psych evaluation etc... Thanks for all the info very helpful Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks I think I will try to gain the weight before my consultation also I have no PCP so I don't know if that's gonna be an issue I am a nurse and avoid doctors offices like the plague lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just starting this journey and was wondering if anyone was under the BMI limit and gained weight to have surgery?? I am at 37 BMI and scheduled for my consultation appointment in October no health issues other than being overweight and wonder if the surgeon will just tell me he can't help me if I go to this appointment being under the weight limit?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App