fatkitkat

Morning, everyone! I'm 38 years old with a current BMI of 41. The lap band is covered by my insurance, Aetna PPO NAP. I can prove 2 years of obesity, inlcuding previous BMIs between 35.0 - 37.5. Do I still have to prove comorbidities because of the lower BMIs even though now my BMI is over 40 (just recently by the way)? Any opinions/experience? I have hypertenstion (153/98) but it's untreated. My PCP doesn't seem concerned about it but he is supportive of my pursuit of the band. Should I ask him to put me on meds? I've had a lot headaches in the last few months and wonder if the BP is the cause. If he puts me on meds and my hypertension resolves...then it doesn't count as a comorbidity, right? Thanks for any help. Been waiting 2 weeks trying to get an appt with my chosen surgeon. Kathy

Hi, KSILL18, thanks for the reply. I was wondering...was your 40.1 BMI for your whole 2 yr weight history or did you did below 40 at all?

Thanks for the reply, I was getting worried! I finally just called my surgeon's office and I have an appt on April 20! I also called my PCP and made an appt for Monday to discuss my blood pressure. What's worrying me is Aetna's requirement that hypertension is only a co-morbidity if it is being treated with meds and not responding. On April 20 I'll see about getting schedule for a sleep study. I don't feel like I have apnea, tho. But here's hoping!