Am I a canidate I have two co-morbiditie

[belindaray 0]

Hi Im Belinda I am doing my research on the sleeve and what all I need to start the ball rolling I am 5"2 and weigh 195. That gives me an BMI of 35 I do have High Blood pressure and High cholesterol I take meds for both will this make me illegible?

[Hawk7775 54]

It all depends on the insurance company and Dr. My insurance company says 30 BMI without co-morbidities or 27 BMI with 2.

[Pepper123 320]

I all depends of the insurance now am 5'8' 235 just made it..lol but am diabetic and i have mild sleep apnea..so my insurance company gave me the green light...

[Pepper123 320]

Good luck!!!

[mz.newlife54 103]

It sounds like you are. Call your insurance company and verify. Good luck.

[taylorj7 51]

I don't think so. My Initial weight was 247 Lbs, BMI of 38.5, I was sleeved three weeks ago (TODAY) and have come down to 202 Lbs. Good Luck to you. I am also in Pa, keep us posted.

[woo woo 872]

I'm not sure about the high cholesterol. Def the high blood pressure qualifies. Have you ever been tested for sleep apnea?

[belindaray 0]

Im in tenn i have united health care .i havent been tested for sleep apnea where do you get tested for that .

[woo woo 872]

It is something that has to be ordered by a doctor. I had mine before I was considering surgery and it was ordered by my ENT doctor (ear nose throat). You can also ask your primary doctor about it.

Your bariatric doc will probably set you up for testing though.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Hi Im Belinda I am doing my research on the sleeve and what all I need to start the ball rolling I am 5"2 and weigh 195. That gives me an BMI of 35 I do have High Blood pressure and High cholesterol I take meds for both will this make me illegible?

Have you talked to a surgeon? They can tell you. Do you have insurance? That makes a difference. Find a seminar in your area and talk to a surgeon and his staff. Good luck!!