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I got Approved my Bmi is 42.8.

First after calling the insurance to see if your plan include it. and if they need a documented weight history. See if you meet the requirements.

Find a Doctor that maybe they recommend.

I ll be switching to one they recommend too because I'm concerned about experienced and good follow up care. My doctor said he never work with a WLS pt, so in switching.

I simply followed the plan they recommended to me. It was the 6 month program not hard at all.

They tried to. Deny me saying my company excluded WLS a last minute trick. I won within 3 hours of finding out about the denial.

You can do it too!

Good luck!

My surgeon requires that a form be completed by my PCP, in this form it asks if the patient has been morbidly obese for 5 years. My doctor checked yes for this and also listed 2 diets that Ive tried. So, with that information, my insurance should be satisfied! Lets keep our fingers crossed!

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Yep

Enjoy the Journey

It can be frustrating at times but its really okay!

I think you got this too. If your policy covers it that the main thing. Looks like that Pcp covered the recommendation basis.

Last thing the hoop jumping/appointments

in the end it's not hard at all.

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