New!!! BMI 39.6 are you kidding me?

[copchick187 0]

Hi! I haven't been just lurking this site. I have been downright stalking it I went to the Surgeon a couple of days ago and I'm now waiting for United Healthcare to make the decision. So, on my weigh in I was 39.6 BMI. I couldn't believe it! I guess the stress got to me. I've lost 9 pounds in a week and a half. I'm praying that it doesn't kill my chances with UHC. I do have one comorbidity osteoarthritis and had ankle reconstruction surgery a few years ago. But, of course, I'm nervous. Anywho, just wanted to say hi to everyone.

[2bfit 62]

Hi there! I got denied because I did not have the qualifying comorbs with a bmi of 39. If by chance you get denied, put back on the weight to get over 40 bmi. That was the only way I got approved. Good luck!

Here is the United Healthcare guidelines:

https://www.unitedhealthcareonline.com/ccmcontent/ProviderII/UHC/en-US/Assets/ProviderStaticFiles/ProviderStaticFilesPdf/Tools%20and%20Resources/Policies%20and%20Protocols/Medical%20Policies/Medical%20Policies/Bariatric_Surgery.pdf

[copchick187 0]

Thank you so much! I'm freaking out over the sudden weight loss. If I would have known I would have worn really heavy clothes..LOL! Your denial and appeal went really fast! Did your surgeon do the appeal for you?

[emily_0192010 168]

Thank you so much! I'm freaking out over the sudden weight loss. If I would have known I would have worn really heavy clothes..LOL! Your denial and appeal went really fast! Did your surgeon do the appeal for you?

I remember reading somewhere that someone (not on this site) had seen someone weigh in with ankle weights on to push themselves over the 40 BMI mark!! Good luck and I hope you get your approval!

[copchick187 0]

Thanks! That's a great idea. It's in the hands of UHC now. If I get another chance at it, I will try it. The sad part is, a few days prior I was 40.9. I never would have gone if I knew it dropped in a few days.

[2bfit 62]

Unfortunately, I had to do my own appeal. If they deny you save yourself the trouble and just reschedule with the surgeons office and go in being over a 40BMI. It might save you some frustration.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Hi copchick! Just wanted to send you good thoughts for a fast, positive resolution. I'm sorry we all have to go through such ridiculous hassles!!! Hang in there. Fingers crossed for you.Glad you posted!!!! :-)

[babigrl111 38]

Its probably too late for you now, but i know someone who slightly slouched when they measured how tall she was so she would meet the BMI requirements, lol.

[SittingPretty 16]

My Dr. said if I came in under 40 he would add a note stating I have been dieting per his orders. I was just over 40 when I weighed. I drank sooooo much Water and wore pants, padded bra, long sleeves, vest, thick socks AND ate a ton of oatmeal before I went in. I felt like I was going to explode.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I also suffer from osteoarthritis. The sleeve has helped me a lot. Fingers crossed for you!

[copchick187 0]

I'm trying to keep postive thoughts. The girl in the office that submits the paperwork to UHC is on vacation this week. :banghead: ..I'm just hitting a string of bad luck or I'm being taught a lesson in patience. Either way, I'm learning as much as I can from everyone on this site. Thanks everyone for the advise and well wishes :001_smile: