What A Bunch Of Crap!

[Ang9403 2]

Can't shrink an inch

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Wear your heaviest clothes!

[bigtruk_us 56]

Next doctor you go to.wear some knee high ankle weights.

[sman342 13]

Do you realize that 40 BMI for you is 219 pounds? Go back as soon as they will see you again. Wear heavy clothes - a 4 pounds gain for me would be after a good weekend of eating.

[Ang9403 2]

Yes I know that's one of the reasons i'm irritated about the while thing. I have an appointment the 19th do I'll see if I can gain 4 more pounds an if she'll weigh me again. an resubmit the referral

[MiniMi 1,468]

Next doctor you go to.wear some knee high ankle weights.

You are too funny. Knee high ankle weights would be knee weights right?

[Dulci 108]

Wear heavy clothes and shoes, add a roll or two of quarters in your pockets, then voila! BMI of 40.

[carlak 59]

I can understand your frusteration. I have Tricare prime south . I had 2 other insurnces but after TRICARE said they woiuldnt cover bariatrics if I had other insurance I quit the other two. I saw surgeon who said I am an excellent candidate. EVERYONE in my family has died of diabetes, including my dad at 45 and my son is very brittle t 26.The surgeons office submitted everything and I was denied for not having physician supervised diet, I called Tricare to find out exactly what that meant and I was given the reply of "oh I don't know!" On my own I saw my ob gyn who has it documented since2007 weve discussed weight loss diet exercise weight watchers etc (ive been a member of ww since 2007) the doc wrote me an excellent letter and resubmitted. please cross your fingers.

[Ang9403 2]

I know its been awhile since I've replied to this so here's a small update. I went to see my dr dec 4th an she said to gain as much weight as I can to get at least 41-42 percent. An come back in a month. Well I did, I got up to 226 an made my bmi 41. She resumbmitted everything to the surgeon an now I'm waiting for an appt with him. I really hope it works this time!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

best of luck on this time around.. I hope it goes through for you.

[makeyourself 7]

I know someone that wore ankle weights and long pants - seriously!

[Ang9403 2]

I know someone that wore ankle weights and long pants - seriously!

I did, when I went to get weighed for the referral again. I plan on doing the same when I go to the surgeon. The weights only gave me 3 extra pounds but at least its something...lol!

[debbiepolk 16]

So after the run around trying to see if I can get this surgery. I get told that the surgeon won't even see me at all b.c I am 39% body fat an not 40%. This is ridiculous! I am so upset about this. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hi i would go to my regular doctor. Because if you get a referal it will be easier but if your bmi needs to be a certain number for obese or you have to have high blood, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol. Mine was 36 bmi but i have high blood and a referal from my dr. So check with your regular dr. But do not give up if you need and want it. Good luck.

[Jewelsm1127 351]

My insurance will cover if you have a BMI of 40 or 30-39 along with a comorbidity. I have no comorbidities but I was way over 40 BMI. Heck, I could probably gain four pounds after eating one meal! Good luck!!!