Wonder if I'll be denied

[laffypatty 47]

New to this group, and enjoying reading about everyone's experiences. After a lifelong journey of gaining and losing, I've begun the process for gastric sleeve surgery. I have so many questions, and I'm having lots of trouble getting answers. I am insured through Aetna. I'd love to know what your experiences have been! My current BMI is almost 41. My insurance requires a 3-year weight history, and I don't know if I've had to have a BMI of 40+ during that time frame in order to be approved. For the last three years, my BMI has been between 35 and 40, and I have no comorbidities. (If knee problems related to excess weight count as a comorbidity then I certainly have that!) Also, I completed the required blood work and it came back perfect; not a single thing was "flagged." I fear that I won't be considered fat enough or unhealthy enough. (as if!!) Not sure if I'll need a sleep study, and I haven't yet completed the required Upper GI.) I'd love to know how the process went for you if you had a similar situation. Thanks in advance!

[Red_lips_and_confidence 148]

I was denied after three weeks of waiting because of old records showing my bmi of 38 from 4 years ago. So now I'm trying to appeal it as of june..its horrible hope it comes easy for you but I had the same issue as you