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I have been trying to get help with weight loss for over 10 years now. It seems that I had to develop a serious co-morbid condition for insurance to even consider it (I have a case of severe OSA). I have had orthopedic issues since I was a child and they have worsened with the extra weight. Now that I may be able to get help for my weight, I am nervous about getting approved. I am also nervous about having serious complications with the surgery. I am afraid I will lose my hair, I won't lose weight, I will get some kind of painful infection, I will have to take Vitamins for the rest of my life or that I will have this weight condition will never go away. What is life like after VGS?

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hi fluffy

sorry you are having such trouble problems getting your sleeve approved by your insurance.

This is the anly place that worse is better.

You mst have a high BMI - morbidities like hgh blood pressure,sleep apnea (oh good you have that)! wow you already have this, how wonderful! sarcasm, sarcasm.

Continue your fight - hopefully you'll get what you want sooner than later

Good luck

best wishes

kathy

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LOL... I was actually glad to be diagnosed with OSA! It seems all the orthopedic issues don't make a difference when it comes to insurance approval. I am about 45 to 50 lbs overweight and it has taken it's toll on my ankles. The doc said me getting WSL was a medical necessity so hopefully my insurance agrees.

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