Soontobeskinnyme 21 Posted December 9, 2014 Anyone been approved with these comorbiditys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted December 9, 2014 Plantar fasciitis is not on the NIH's list of WLS comorbidities. If your BMI is under 40, you should check with your insurance companies's requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soontobeskinnyme 21 Posted December 9, 2014 Well thank yoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesea71 698 Posted December 9, 2014 My Bmi was under 40 and I qualified with just having PCOS alone. No other comorbidities were needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soontobeskinnyme 21 Posted December 9, 2014 That's what I've been told, I'm starting this journey in January, just signed up for insurance, what insurance do you have? My BMI is 37.6 pcos, hypothyroid, and not too sure about blood pressure and cholesterol, I guess us newbies just obsess over all this lol, thank you very much for responding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah Michelle 2 Posted December 9, 2014 I have pcos and high blood pressure. I got approved quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesea71 698 Posted December 9, 2014 I have Kaiser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soontobeskinnyme 21 Posted December 9, 2014 Glad to hear you have kaiser!! I've heard it's pretty smooth sailing with them, thank you again ladies for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heynowkc 329 Posted December 10, 2014 Plantar fasciitis is not on the NIH's list of WLS comorbidities. If your BMI is under 40, you should check with your insurance companies's requirements. Out of curiosity where can you find this list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Obesity Comorbidities..... Family history of heart disease Family history of stroke Family history of diabetes Family history of heart attacks Hyperinsulinemia Diabetes High blood pressure Coronary-artery disease Hypertension Migraines or headaches directly related to obesity or cranial hypertension Congestive heart failure Neoplasia Dyslipidemia Anemia Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Degenerative arthritis Degenerative disc Degenerative joint disease Recommended joint replacement from specialist Accelerated degenerative joint disease Asthma Repeated pneumonia Repeated pleurisy Repeated bronchitis Lung restriction Gastroesophageal reflex (GERD) Excess facial & body hair (Hirsutism) Rashes Chronic skin infections Excess sweating Frequent yeast infections Urinary stress incontinence Menstrual irregularity Hormonal abnormalities Polycystic ovaries Infertility Carcinoma (breast, colon, uterine cancer) sleep apnea Pseudotumor cerebri Depression Psychological/sexual dysfunction Social discrimination Premature death in the immediate family (But your insurance company and surgeon may have different criteria.) Edited December 10, 2014 by Kindle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heynowkc 329 Posted December 12, 2014 @@Kindle Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites