An interesting article on VSG in the spotlight

[natedog51 34]

Stumbled across this article today and thought it was worth sharing.

http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Surgery-cures-obesity-its-related-illnesses-best-4643823.php

[donewithdiabetes 3]

Oh I sure hope this makes them lower the BMI requirements. I'm sitting at 34BMI, and yesterday my podiatrist told me I was to heavy, and this morning my PCP, said, "Have we discuss bariatric surgery before?" I told him "yes" but I'm 6lbs to light and can't seem to gain 6lbs to save my life! I have diabetes and very high triglycerides, I need to lose weight!!! I want this surgery. I want to be healthy, I don't understand why they make you wait so long that your really in ill health!

Thanks for sharing

[Dickens22 62]

Thanks for the article. This is my Doc. I needed the encouragement today. He is very good.

[TJL 222]

This is a great article hopefully it will help with the insurance issues a lot of people have.

[cindymg 629]

Oh I sure hope this makes them lower the BMI requirements. I'm sitting at 34BMI' date=' and yesterday my podiatrist told me I was to heavy, and this morning my PCP, said, "Have we discuss bariatric surgery before?" I told him "yes" but I'm 6lbs to light and can't seem to gain 6lbs to save my life! I have diabetes and very high triglycerides, I need to lose weight!!! I want this surgery. I want to be healthy, I don't understand why they make you wait so long that your really in ill health!

Thanks for sharing[/quote']

I was at 34.5 BMI with 3 co-morbidities (diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease). No problem getting approved. My endocrinologist said he could get me approved with a 32 BMI. Is it your insurance company saying no? Have you appealed?

[bobheist 85]

Thanks so much for posting this.

[abranewme 98]

Oh I sure hope this makes them lower the BMI requirements. I'm sitting at 34BMI' date=' and yesterday my podiatrist told me I was to heavy, and this morning my PCP, said, "Have we discuss bariatric surgery before?" I told him "yes" but I'm 6lbs to light and can't seem to gain 6lbs to save my life! I have diabetes and very high triglycerides, I need to lose weight!!! I want this surgery. I want to be healthy, I don't understand why they make you wait so long that your really in ill health!

Thanks for sharing[/quote']

http://m.nbcnews.com/health/desperate-qualify-weight-loss-surgery-some-pile-pounds-1C6436544