Question!

[mal0712 101]

Hi! I'm going to my doctor tomorrow to have

My first talk about having the sleeve done. When I was reading about what they will cover there was a lot of criteria to meet. BUT one thing that I noticed was the word or in there. Example it said:

You must have a BMI of 40 or higher

OR

Have high blood pressure

High cholesterol

Etc .

Does that mean if I have a BMI of 55 that I don't have to have any other issues such as diabetics or blood pressure issues? Just something I was pondering.

[jennyinky 38]

Yes. If you are over 40 BMI you do nt have to have comorbidities to qualify for surgery.

[mal0712 101]

Yes. If you are over 40 BMI you do nt have to have comorbidities to qualify for surgery.

Interesting.... Are they more likely to try and deny me though if I don't have those issues?

[SherB 220]

No, your BMI is all they need.

[Recycled 2,182]

I'm sure the Doc is gonna want to check you out anyway and with a BMI of 55 you probably will have a few co-morbities. Kinda goes with the territory.

[mal0712 101]

<p>I'm sure the Doc is gonna want to check you out anyway and with a BMI of 55 you probably will have a few co-morbities. Kinda goes with the territory. </p>

I have high cholesterol and depression. I go to the doc a couple times a year for check ups so as of the last visit that's all I have.... Which is enough for me. My cholesterol was only a little high though. That's why I was asking if BMI would be enough....

[woo woo 872]

I would not be surprised if they want to test you for other stuff, anyway. Have you ever been screened or tested for Obstructive sleep Apnea? That's a biggie they usually look for, for example.

BMI above 40 is enough for your insurance, though.

[mal0712 101]

<p>I would not be surprised if they want to test you for other stuff, anyway. Have you ever been screened or tested for Obstructive sleep Apnea? That's a biggie they usually look for, for example.</p> <p> </p> <p>BMI above 40 is enough for your insurance, though. </p>

I thought I put that in there too. ( I have 5 kids running around right now!!!) I do have mild sleep apnea. The doctor said it was very mil, but he did put me on the machine.