Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone!

I am new to the forum. I am 5'3 and weigh about 204. Dr. Miles in Birmingham seemed so sure I would get the ins to pay for my lap band. I have sleep apnea and wear a cpap. But today I found out b/c govt has declined saying my bmi was not high enough.:faint: I have a fatty liver, gerd and apnea :notagree along with my knees are giving out. Does anyone have any advise on how to help me get approved. B/c govt. started paying for the lap band in January.:heh:

Thanks,

MIMI:help:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mimi,

I have BCBS of AZ Federal and I am 5'6" and weigh 230--my BMI is like 36. I was very worried about not being covered but once they started to cover it in January I got approved right away. I had searched through everything to build my case. Everything that I ever tried to do to lose weight I listed. I had seen a "diet" doctor for many years in Tucson and even though I didn't consistently go (if I lost weight I would go if I didn't I wouldn't go.) I really think that they saw all my attempts and for so long is what really helped. I had documentation from Medifast, Curves, and the diet doctor. The rest was just listed--Jenny Craig, Diet Center, hypnosis tapes, etc. My comorbities included GERD and low back pain. I had to go through the sleep study test but I was approved before that was ever done. BCBS has been very easy to work with. Don't give up hope!! Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×