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Do any one know what other co morodites they consider besides sleep apena and diabetes?

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I was self pay, but, the doctors, (PCP and surgeon) considered my co-morbids as an important part of my situation. My BMI was just barely 35. So, some of my issues included, HBP hypertension, joint pain, chronic pain syndrom, Fibromyaligia, severe acid reflux, and hypertriglyceridemia. Which since the surgery, I'm off HBP meds, my joints aren't hurting, and I haven't needed to take my darvocet (pain killer)! I only 5 weeks out and am still totally amazed at this! LOL

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The comorbidities that my surgeon lists are:

Hypertension

Sleep Apnea

Type II Diabeties

GERD

High Triglycerides

Low Back Pain

Degenerative Joint Disease

Depression

Peripheral Edema

I don't think all insurance companies will accept all these as comorbidities. You'll have to call you ins. co. and check.

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I was self pay, but, the doctors, (PCP and surgeon) considered my co-morbids as an important part of my situation. My BMI was just barely 35. So, some of my issues included, HBP hypertension, joint pain, chronic pain syndrom, Fibromyaligia, severe acid reflux, and hypertriglyceridemia. Which since the surgery, I'm off HBP meds, my joints aren't hurting, and I haven't needed to take my darvocet (pain killer)! I only 5 weeks out and am still totally amazed at this! LOL

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WOW-I seem to have the same medical problems. I had first considered the lapband but have since changed my mind. Have you been taken off any of your meds? I have not had my surgery yet but am wondering how it will affect me postop. I too have fibromyalgia and arthritis (joint pain).

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My co-morbids were arthritis (knees); high triglycerides; high cholesterol; diabetes; elevated blood pressure; asthma (exercise-induced).

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