Mom2Axel

I am 22 with a BMI around 48-50. I have been overweight my whole life. I had my gallbladder removed in 2000 and the doctor said I had a fatty liver that will lead to future problems. I don't have a record of past diets (never did them with a doctor), and I have not ever been diagnosed with with back pain or GERD even though I have them. They said they need proof of being morbidly obese for 5 years. How do I get that?

I talked with the my insurance company yesterday, they cover the surgery if: you have documentation of morbid obesity for 5 years (i have been obese my whole life, I just don't know if I can find sufficent documentation) over 21 In network hospital (when I schedualed the consult they said they are under contract with UHC, its all in-network) She didn't mention anything about the supervised diets. And I do have a bmi of 50, so I think that will help my case.

I have been fairly lucky with my health. I suffer from back aches, and acid reflux, but I have always been able to keep it under control. So I have never actually ben diagnosed acid reflux. I think my age has alot to do with it. I would have been 14 when my gallbladder was removed. I was 20 when I got pregnant. I have decided to try the lap band now while I am 22 and still in good health, instead of waiting another 10 - 20 years and be in my Mother's boat and have high blood pressure, pulmonary embolism, type 2 diabetes, and my father high cholestrol. Oh and the fact that right after high school I was no longer covered under my parents health insurance and I didn't aquire my own health insurance until jan 2007. I couldn't afford healthcare from 2004 to 2007, so thats why I didn't go to the doctor. I am going to have to wait until my consult to see what kind of documentation my insurance company is going to require, from what I read, every case is different.

No, I have not visted a doctor consitantly over the last 5 years. I had surger in 2000, to have my gallbladder removed. In his records he did note my liver was overly fatty (i have been overweight my WHOLE life), I was in the ER around 3 -4 years ago for a UTI, and in 2007 I became pregnant and started seeing a doctor regular after that point.

Hello Everyone. I am new to the boards and I am new to the lap band system. I have seen the commericials, and seen the success stories, and yesterday i took the first step and set up a group consult along with a one-on-one. I am scared to get excited. Because nothing ever seems to go right in my life, so I have doubts I will be approved. My insurance says I have to have a documented history of 5 years obesity, I just don't know if I have the history. I am 21 with a BMI of nearly 50. How outrageous is that. I have been overweight my whole life and I am tired of. I am tired of being the fattest girl in the group. Today is my 22nd birthday, and I need change! Nothing else has seemed to work, so I think this is my final option. Anyways, lets pray I can be approved. For the sake of my son! Thanks Everyone and I am looking forward to being a loser! lol