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Are any of you going through the approval process and have a BMI lower than 40? Do you have Blue Shield of CA? My BMI is 36, (now down from 42). It may seem low, but I have a hypothyroid, gerd, a family history of diabetes, morbid obesity, as well as other health issues that having this surgery would greatly help. I've had all my classes, been cleared by nutrition and psych, and the only tests left are an echocardiogram and upper endoscopy. I am so ready for this, but I'm pretty nervous at this point...keep thinking, will it be approved or not?

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Hi

I am going through the approval process as well...i am 5'2'' my bmi is around39..i have been investigating wls since 2008 this makes my third attempt i feel good about it this time...positive energy right!:-P

The things i have tried to be successful at weight loss are countless the depression and guilt of why can't i keep the weight off took its toll on me physically, spiritually, and mentally. So i am done with beating myself up as to why i couldn't keep the weight off the past is gone and i have learned alot now its time to pull no punches and loose to live..

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I wish you all the best and hope you're quickly approved! Please keep in touch. Isn't it nerve wracking, all the waiting? I was about 270 2yrs ago-lost about 70-75lbs through weight watchers but it took over a year and I regained so easily. It wasn't even due to over eating, it was just my thyroid and not taking time for me by getting Water and meals in when I should. But things are changing now! I've got everything ready for when/if they give me a date after my last tests-except telling work :( Worse feeling is being torn between excitement, yet the potential that I won't get approved. Gotta change my attitude to "it WILL" ;)

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I have Anthem Blue Cross in CA. my BMI was 40.1 and I have no other health problems except for arthritis I was approved in a week. Keep us updated.

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Thanks for responding Jen. I will certainly keep everyone posted. It's awesome to hear you're approved w/out a lot of complications. How exciting for you! :)

A bmi of 40 seems to be the "magical" number for insurance in most cases. My echo and upper endoscopy are scheduled for 5/9 so the request should be submitted to insurance once those results are received. 3 long more days, then the wait.... Yikes. o_O

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