BMI 41 no comorbids...what are the odds?

[MzRobin 59]

Hi Emilee. I also have PCOS' date=' infertility problems and am taking metformin. Also took phentermine for about a year. I lost about 40 lbs but unfortunately gained it all back once I was off the med. My BMI is 43 and I have Cigna. My surgery date is March 7. Hang in there...stay positive. If u want to chat, I'm here for you. :-)[/quote']

I have cigna to they have had my paper works for 2 weeks.. Have u been approved? If so what did it take to get approved my bmi is 44 with no other problems I just don't understand what the hell is taking

them so freaking long..lol

[ashley18 8]

I have Cigna with a BMI of 50.4 and have PCOS and just found out I have type 2 diabetes N was declined...but they said it was because no other physician wrote a letter besides my surgeon. My surgeons office sent in my paper work again hopefully I get approved. Crossing my fingers

[Emilee68 46]

Thanks everyone for the replies!! Hopefully we'll find out something soon...I wouldn't be this worried but I don't have the best luck and with me starting a new job in march I'm a bit on a time crunch

[ready2lose100 5]

Emily. I have bcbs of Michigan though and it was soooo simple. My insurance kicked in dec 1. My first consult with the surgeon was Dec 8 and was was sleeved yesterday Feb 4. I hear bcbs is the easiest to get approved. I didnt have any of that 6 month diet or anything. Ur pcp will play a huge role though. Talk to ur primary doc because sleep apnea shortness of breath and fatigue seems minor. But helps a lot with ur approval. Dont worry. Your husband is right. You'll get approved and when its ur time you will love it!! Keep your head up????

[Emilee68 46]

Emily. I have bcbs of Michigan though and it was soooo simple. My insurance kicked in dec 1. My first consult with the surgeon was Dec 8 and was was sleeved yesterday Feb 4. I hear bcbs is the easiest to get approved. I didnt have any of that 6 month diet or anything. Ur pcp will play a huge role though. Talk to ur primary doc because sleep apnea shortness of breath and fatigue seems minor. But helps a lot with ur approval. Dont worry. Your husband is right. You'll get approved and when its ur time you will love it!! Keep your head updde0a

Thank you so much for the nice words! my sister keeps saying good things come to those who wait...but I feel like I've been waiting what seems like forever for this! Lol.

[MzRobin 59]

Thank you so much for the nice words! my sister keeps saying good things come to those who wait...but I feel like I've been waiting what seems like forever for this! Lol.

Hey Emily just wondering how things r going

[Emilee68 46]

Hey Emily just wondering how things r going

Hi!! Things are going ok...lol. I started my 2 weeks preop diet yesterday...it's been rough but i know it'll be worth it in the end! 2/26 is creeping up quick and im starting to get nervous! How are things with you?!

[MzRobin 59]

Hi!! Things are going ok...lol. I started my 2 weeks preop diet yesterday...it's been rough but i know it'll be worth it in the end! 2/26 is creeping up quick and im starting to get nervous! How are things with you?!

things are good with me .. went on the preop diet last sat .. my date was feb 26 but they moved it up to the 19th woo hoo thats a week less for the pre op diet..lol.. its getting here fast !! good luck and keep us all posted

[KanesMom 44]

I'm in the waiting game now... I called BCBS Mass today and they told me my case was pending. I'm relieved that its at least pending' date=' but now I'm worried I won't get approved. I have a BMI of 41 with no comorbids. I have had PCOS for close to 10 years, infertility and Migraines. I am on Metformin for insulin resistance and Zonegran daily for Migraine prevention. I know these technically aren't comorbids but I never had migraines until I became overweight. My OB GYN and also my surgeon Dr. Nicholson says if I can loose the majority of my weight my PCOS symptoms will drastically improve or go away. I have tried so many diets from WW to Atkins to 5 months of Phentermine. I'm tired of struggling and so desperately want the sleeve I'm trying to be positive and have the attitude that "I'm getting this surgery!!! it's going to happen!!!" but deep inside I can't help but think "I'm not that lucky".....

What are the odds I'm approved or denied? The anticipation is eating me alive!!![/quote']

Good luck girl!! I'm from Mass too! I have Tufts though! Having my surgery March 1st at Brigham & Women's Hospital!

[Hairdoc911 2]

Hi!! Things are going ok...lol. I started my 2 weeks preop diet yesterday...it's been rough but i know it'll be worth it in the end! 2/26 is creeping up quick and im starting to get nervous! How are things with you?!

Thanks so much for posting that question. I have BCBS in CA and my paper work was submitted on 2/15 and I am waiting and biting my nails. I have a BMI of 40.9 and no other issues. I am praying that I can have surgery on 4/17. Keep me posted on your progress. I hope to be posting that I got a date by the end of the week.

[trebrian 12]

I'm in the waiting game now... I called BCBS Mass today and they told me my case was pending. I'm relieved that its at least pending, but now I'm worried I won't get approved. I have a BMI of 41 with no comorbids. I have had PCOS for close to 10 years, infertility and Migraines. I am on Metformin for insulin resistance and Zonegran daily for Migraine prevention. I know these technically aren't comorbids but I never had migraines until I became overweight. My OB GYN and also my surgeon Dr. Nicholson says if I can loose the majority of my weight my PCOS symptoms will drastically improve or go away. I have tried so many diets from WW to Atkins to 5 months of Phentermine. I'm tired of struggling and so desperately want the sleeve I'm trying to be positive and have the attitude that "I'm getting this surgery!!! it's going to happen!!!" but deep inside I can't help but think "I'm not that lucky".....

What are the odds I'm approved or denied? The anticipation is eating me alive!!!

[trebrian 12]

I had no comorbs either and I was approved, I have bcbs and it two days got approval. You will be approved ????

[trebrian 12]

Congrats