Bcbs Federal 2 Year History Of Morbid Obesity- Also Sleep Apnea Questions..

[jujubeesmama 1]

I am getting extremely nervous. I am 255 with no comorbidities as of yet. I have a sleep study on december 8th. If I have sleep apnea I will be golden for insurance approval but otherwise I might be screwed. My BMI is 41.9 right now. They want two years history of morbid obesity. I do NOT have this, because in the past two years I was pregnant and supposedly this does not count. Before that, I was only 215. To make matters worse, I was 250 after I gave birth but have no record of this. That would give me a 17 month history if I actually had it on record. I am so concerned about this. Before, the coordinnator acted like it was no problem. Now, they are acting as though it might be a problem. I have polycystic ovarian syndrom too, but I dont think its going to count for anything. Anyone have a similar problem? Are they really strict with this? Also, My grandmother mentioned that pretty much anyone who goes in for a sleep study gets diagnosed with sleep apnea. What are your experiences with this?

[BellaRoma713 46]

I have the same insurance. I pretty much avoided my doctor because of my weight. I also was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. With a bmi over 40, you do not have to have any comorbities for approval. My coordinator wasn't too concerned about not having the full 24 months documented by a dr. She wrote the justification and I was approved. Good luck!

[jujubeesmama 1]

Thank you. I hope everything works out. I can't imagine how it will feel being denied. I heard some people get pictures together to prove their weight.