TJ1257

Anyone get approved with a 35 bmi and no severe comobibtities? I have anthem bcbs ohio, in my 4th month of supervised diet... (so nervous and praying I'm not waiting my time ) Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Insurance is changing at the first of the year. December will be my 6th month of supervised diet as my old insurance (Anthem BCBS Ohio) required. Now there are all new requirements with Meritain/Aetna, my new insurance that is effective January 1, 2017 Has anyone been through this before ? I am so worried and frustrated. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Anthem seemed to have good baratric coverage...I am hoping I can get them to cover it Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@@teedsg Hello... I thought the same and I took the at home test and it came back negative. Waisted $350!!! Do you have any other comobibtities ? I'm in my 5th month of supervised diet. I don't have one of the 4 the comobibtities. However I am praying the will consider my other health issues. Athem requirments are BMI of 40 or greater, or BMI of 35 or greater with an obesity-related co-morbid condition including, but not limited to: diabetes mellitus; or cardiovascular disease; or hypertension; or life threatening cardio-pulmonary problems, (for example, severe obstructive sleep apnea, Pickwickian syndrome, obesity related cardiomyopathy) .... I have venous insufficiency ( high blood pressure in my veins basically) in both legs caused by obesity. I had 17 veins stripped from my legs 2 yrs ago and I'm scheduled for both legs again in Jan. These could lead to stroke and dvt (blood clots) and I have arthritis as well, along with some other issues. So I hope this will fall into the statement "but not limited too". I am so worried about getting denied. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Best wishes !! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

What do you mean , the surgeon that will do the sleeve ? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm also going through a similar situation. I'm 49 My bmi is 36. I don't have a severe comobibtity. I also have DDD and had fusion surgery on my neck c5,c6 &c7. I have arthritis in my back neck and knees. Also dvt that is requiring a 2nd surgery to strip varicose veins. sleep apnea should get you through. Any Dr note that states weight loss would improve the medical situation. I'm not sure mine will be enough to be approved on what I have. I am going in my 5th month and my Dr will submit the paperwork in November. Keeping my fingers crossed, Good luck to you !!!!! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Arthritis? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Good stuff to know , that's awesome...thanks again. Best wishes to you ! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Aww well thank you so much and you as well ! My daughter and I are both in our 4th month. I think she will get approved no problems, 40 bmi with a cm. I really hope to go through it together as a family ! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I see a big difference! ???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Just call them, it's not a big deal. They actually made mine shorter an inch to have a higher bmi. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Goodness that is quite the journey !! Well the very best of luck to you. I'm in my 4th of 6 months supervised diet. I came so far to be denied . I have spent COUNTLESS hours doing resource and just day dreaming about it. It pretty much consumes my every spare moment ...lol !! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Awesome thank you !! My email address is tabs1257@gmail.com I really appreciate it. I'm have spent so much money on different tests. My cholesterol levels are good and no sleep apnea. I'm just so worried because I don't have a severe comobibtity. I have arthritis, degenerative disc disease ( had surgery to fuse my c5-c6-c7 in my neck ) severe migraines due to that, dvt and varicose veins that requires vein stripping surgery....again ( Dr wrote in a recent statement that it is due to weight gain.) I had gallbladder surgery too. My bmi is only 36 Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Oh yay , good idea! Will you proof read it once I'm done ???? I did have gallbladder issues until I had it taken out 2 years ago. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I know , your exactly right. Thank you so much ! Have your been approved ? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I did a sleep study and was told I do not have sleep apnea . Only thing I can do now is get my cholesterol checked I guess and pray it's high enough ... I looked online for a listed of Anthems less common comorbidities that are possibly covered. Arthritis, back pain, pulling of blood in the lower extremities are a few... I have all 3 of those. Just not sure that will be approved. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@@khoktzen severe sleep apnea is considered not breathing 45 times in the night. I know this bc I just took an at home test, was mine was only about half that. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@@laceemouse I agree... unless they see or know something I don't , I feel as if their taking my money. I have things that would be considered less severe comobibtities but not sure @ ...ty ! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have BCBS -OH and my daughter and I both are in our 4th month of the supervised diet. She is 22 with a bmi of 40 with asthma. I am 49 with a bmi of 36 with degenerative disc disease (fusion surgery)back pain, arthritis,sleep apnea (home test tomorrow to find out if its considered mild or severe) dvt, gallbladder removed due to gallbladder disease. I know these are not severe comobibtities which is why I'm concerned. Has anyone ever had their insurance approve 2 family members at the same time ? We really hope to be going through this journey together. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I thought I was lactose intolerant for a few years. It turns out that it was my gallbladder going bad. Had it removed and can now eat anything. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Wow ...well that's good news, makes me feel better ty !!! Are they doing ok ? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

That's so true !! And me too ,TY this gives me hope ! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I wondered also with a low bmi, did you loose your weight fast and did you get to a point were you had to monitor getting too thin ? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I have bcbs and their comorbidities list severe sleep apnea. Your right though, it is still sleep apnea. Keeping my fingers crossed my insurance is as nice as your.. ty! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App