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Hello my name is Karina, currently 19. Will turn 20 by June and I'm hoping to get sleeved before then. Yesterday I went to my first visit with my future surgeon (God willing)! It was so great, and I felt like a confirmation meeting him that this is the right thing to do. I have been reading for months blogs written by you, these are the same blogs that have inspired me to make that appointment that will change my life. Yesterday when I went for the appointment I had taken a letter I wrote to my surgeon on why I wanted this surgery he couldn't help but tear up and give me a kiss. He guaranteed me that this surgery will change my life and emotionally I would be so much happier. I am really excited for this procedure and my ideal weight coming true. I have been battling weight loss since 5 years old. I currently stand at 5'2 and weigh over 200 pounds. i have menstrual problems/ cholesterol so I'm hoping united health Care will cover the surgery. Please share with me on this blog, I had many questions when I first heard about the surgery so don't be afraid to ask !!!!! Be afraid of not being informed !

Love always ????????

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I pray for much success for you. I have United Healthcare and had it during the time of my WLS so feel free to ask me anything that comes up with regards to them if I can help I will most definitely. I didn't have any CoMorbs and they still approved my surgery.

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Thank you so much ! I pray every night too, right before going to sleep and imagining myself with the body I have always wanted. Getting to my ideal weight will help me become fertile, this makes me so happy! Knowing that I don't have to worry about not having children. I feel like sharing this procedure with everyone !!!!!!! Thank God for these amazing surgeons who are giving us all a second chance !

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Hello! I just got sleeved 2 weeks ago covered by united healthcare... I also didnt have any co morbidities.. and the approval was fast... as long as you are aware that your particular plan covers WLS then everything should be fine! Best of luck to you...

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They told me that my BMI had to be above a 40, or it could be 35 with 2 comorbities. Apart from that they said they would cover 80% of the surgery. Which is better than nothing so I'm hoping I will be approved.

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Was your BMI above a 40?

My BMI was 41

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They told me that my BMI had to be above a 40' date=' or it could be 35 with 2 comorbities. Apart from that they said they would cover 80% of the surgery. Which is better than nothing so I'm hoping I will be approved.[/quote']

Yeah those are pretty much the requirements.... Do you fall under either of those requirements?

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Yeah I think so, I have to see what the surgeon says after some paperwork. Thanks I appreciate it!! Btw I'm new to this forum how do you reply directly ? And if you don't mind me asking how much have you lost and are the scars left from surgery really bad ?

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I'm 5,2 as well. Haven't started my journey yet, I'm still waiting to see my doctor to refer me. Sadly united doesn't covere in Eugene Oregon but I have state healthcare given to me and they cover. I'm nervous but I know I meet the requirements. BMI over 40 but on top of that I have type 2 diabetes. I'm just worried about my doctor denying my wish to do wls and the 6 months I have to lose weight to shrink my liver

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Yeah I think so' date=' I have to see what the surgeon says after some paperwork. Thanks I appreciate it!! Btw I'm new to this forum how do you reply directly ? And if you don't mind me asking how much have you lost and are the scars left from surgery really bad ?[/quote']

Just hold down and click on quote instead of reply and itll reply directly.. im pretty new too! Lol... the day of surgery I weighed 221.. that was March 6th.. as of today im weighing in at 204... the small incisions scars are very tiny those will definitely disappear after a while... the bigger one where the stomach is taken out of is about an inch wide and it doesnt look horrible but its very visible...

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Hello Karina!!!

I'm similar stats but a bit older 28. Anyways, welcome!!! I'm pre-op too stuck in the dreaded kaiser options program for 6 months before I get a final approval & referral to surgeon.

I think the not knowing part is the worst bit.

Anyways, just saying hai!

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Just hold down and click on quote instead of reply and itll reply directly.. im pretty new too! Lol... the day of surgery I weighed 221.. that was March 6th.. as of today im weighing in at 204... the small incisions scars are very tiny those will definitely disappear after a while... the bigger one where the stomach is taken out of is about an inch wide and it doesnt look horrible but its very visible...

Lol!!!! Finally !!! How sad and I work for Tmobile I'm supposed to be techy

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