CheriCline

I read a few people say that they went to Mexico to have the surgery done. I will have to pay at least $2,000 out of pocket for insurance preminum payment here in the U.S. and then you never know I may still be denied. I will have to see my doc for a year straight and jump though alot more hoops here than probably down there. Does anyone have any idea the cost to have it done in Mexico?

Hi, By the grace of God I was approved for surgery. My date is set for January 29th. I am so excited I don't know what to do...LOL..But anyways my surgeon told me I have to lose 20 pounds before surgery date. Lets be real: its the holiday season, parties, goodies everywhere and food every corner. I have lost about 5 pounds since my first consultation. I was told I have to do a liquid diet for 10 days prior to surgery. I imagine I will lose at least 10 pounds doing that. Has anyone ever been denied at surgery date by the surgeon for not meeting his/her weight loss request? Cheri:whoo:

I am just wondering how much weight you lost before your surgery? I have to see a doctor for a year prior to the surgery being approved by insurance. I was told that they want me to lose some weight to "show" I can lose weight. I have gone down ten pounds and then up six and then stayed the same. I don't want to lose too little or too much ya know. Because if I lose too much I won't qualify. I am at 300 and can't lose too much for my BMI to fall below the required BMI. How much did you lose while waiting to get approved by insurance? Cheri:omg:

I am just wondering how much weight you lost before your surgery? I have to see a doctor for a year prior to the surgery being approved by insurance. I was told that they want me to lose some weight to "show" I can lose weight. I have gone down ten pounds and then up six and then stayed the same. I don't want to lose too little or too much ya know. Because if I lose too much I won't qualify. I am at 300 and can't lose too much for my BMI to fall below the required BMI. How much did you lose while waiting to get approved by insurance? Did you lose any weight in the year that you had to see the doctor? I have blue cross blue shield Cheri

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Wow I am in the same boat. I wish someone would answer. I am currently at 300 pounds and would like to one day have children. I have heard that they can adjust it so that the baby can get the proper nutritions. I am sure that it is something that they talk to you about at your consultation. Let me know the answer if you have experienced it though....

I am just wondering how much weight you lost before your surgery? I have to see a doctor for a year prior to the surgery being approved by insurance. I was told that they want me to lose some weight to "show" I can lose weight. I have gone down ten pounds and then up six and then stayed the same. I don't want to lose too little or too much ya know. Because if I lose too much I won't qualify. I am at 300 and can't lose too much for my BMI to fall below the required BMI. How much did you lose while waiting to get approved by insurance? Help, Cheri:eek:

:cry I talked to my insurance company and they gave me their website address to look at regarding obesity. It says that I have to have a 5 year medically documented history of obesity. I have been overweight my whole life, but just recently crossed over the 40 B.M.I. threhold. I am 5'7 and weigh 275. Has anyone else heard about this 5 year history of medical documentation that is needed? What if I don't have that? Am I not going to get approved? Am I wasting my time? :cry Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated..........

Thank you so much for replying so quickly. I have mentioned my weight to my doc too but I am sure there is not documentation of it. Like I said I just now crossed over to be "concidered obeses" even though I have always been way too heavy. So you found that with BCBS you had to be medically supervised for weight for a 5 year period??? Can you send me a copy of the appeal letter you wrote for my future reference? chericline@hotmail.com. I would greatly appreciate it. I can tell I am going to have a hard fight ahead of me. Please keep me in your prayers. Congrats on your weight loss...Anyone else have any other suggestions about the 5 year history of medically documented weight loss?

I have major back problems, 2 herniated discs and nerve damage from them. I also have gastric problems, like serious acid reflux. I am hoping that it might help my cause. I pray for more medical problems, if that sounds crazy. I want to get approved. Maybe I do have sleep apnea and do not know it. I just don't have a five year history of obesity. I am scared I am going to be denied and be fat forever. It is hard. I am so young. I just turned 30, and I would like to have kids one day. I fear I won't be able to run around after them and be the best mom I can be. Will my other medical problems help my cause when it comes to insurance?

I am having the same problem with the five years of documented obestiy needed. I do not a medical records that go back that far. Plus I used to lie about my weight to the doctor. I am really scared because I do not think that I can find that information out for them...Have you heard anything new??? Did you get what they wanted??? Have you been approved??? What type of insurance do you have????

Hi, I need help from someone. I am a 30 year old woman that weighs in at 275 pounds. I have battled my weight my whole life. Just recently did I cross over the 40 B.M.I., and need serious help. I have tried so many diets in the past Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Fit America, Slim Fast, Phentermine (prescription), counting calories, etc, etc. I have lost 30 pounds and then put it all back on and then some once I tried to eat regularly. I have back problems now front a car accident. My doctor told me that I need back surgery, but that I should have weight loss surgery before I have back surgery. There are more risks to the back surgery since I am overweight. I have seen my primary care physician once for weight and he sent me to a nutritionist. Didn't do much good...the nutritionist just told me "what I should be eating regarding portions" I know this, but don't do it. So anyways, I have called about Lap Band surgery. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. BCBS's website says that I have to have a five year medically documented history of morbid obesity. I don't have this in my medical history. I have always been heavy and overweight but not this heavy. It also said that I have to see my doctor for wieght loss for a 12 month period before I can qualify. Are there any ways around this? Has anyone else ever heard of needing a 5 year history of obesity that has been medically documented? I really need this surgery to help out with my back pain. I am so young still and find myself exhausted. I don't have kids but want to be able to one day. I need help...anyone have any advice regarding getting this procedure covered and where I should start.... Thanks, Cheri:phanvan