Trying To Get Approved

[utkscvol1 125]

Ok- I went to the seminar for lapband. I have my official consultation december 4. I called our ins. They will cover it for Bmi >40 or between 35-40 with 1 co morbidity. I'm going to my Pcp Tuesday. I have been pretty healthy other than weight. I have horrible family history though. But as I'm looking at the list that might qualify me- I really think I might have sleep apnea. I have se real of the symptoms so I'm gonna talk to her about that. I know it sounds bad but I need to find something to help me qualify. My Bmi is 36.4.. Any suggestions?

[kah1213 311]

My lap band doc sent me to get a sleep study. So, that will probably be something you should check out. Sleep apnea plus bmi over 35 should get you insurance approval. I tried to go through insurance and unfortunately got denied, so I was self pay.

[lassie 247]

With my insurance your sleep Apnea had to be above a certain level, so just having it will probably not be enough to qualify. I agree with kah113 and have your doctor test you. Good Luck.

[Banjo257 920]

Good luck with ins. Mine has been running me ragged.

[utkscvol1 125]

Thanks. It's sad I'm trying to find something wrong to qualify but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. My mom had gastric bypass 6 years ago. She was morbidly obese- diabetes- hypertension- -all sorts of stuff. I'm 35 and afraid if I don't get it under control I'm gonna wind up like that. I don't want to by any means.

[utkscvol1 125]

I just left my pcp- I hate to even be happy about this but I have been diagnosed with hypertension. All I need is 1 according to my insurance and that was 1:)

[debpaige 35]

I was approved with hypertension and weigh 189 and I has mild sleep apnea too .. I'm only 5/2 .. How many pounds are you and how tall you.. You will get approved.. For me it was a bunch of test 4 times with nutritionist and last sleep study.. I was approved and was banded Tuesday .. Good luck to you

[utkscvol1 125]

I was approved an had surgery Thursday. I was 5'6 and weighed 226 at first consult.