After reading all the problems others have...

[WitchySar 244]

...I'm getting worried. I've read so many threads of people having problems getting approved by insurance that now I'm getting a bit scared that I'll be denied.

I found these requirements for Colorado Medicaid: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Bariatric.pdf

It looks like I shouldn't have a problem getting approved. BMI over 40, have comorbidities. As long as I do the 6 month clinically supervised weight loss program, get medical and psych clearance, and show that I am committed to changing my lifestyle and have realistic expectations of the surgery, then I shouldn't have a problem getting approved, right? I'm so nervous right now.

[cindyw41 761]

It sounds like you're on track. I also fit the profile and got nervous about being approved. It's something I wanted so bad that I worked myself up over nothing. Try to think positive or you will just make yourself sick. The months will fly by

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[Caribear 184]

Something else that you have to consider is that people are less likely to come on here and talk about how smoothly everything went. You don't think about getting support, answers, or commiseration from others if you don't have any problems. I believe that the majority of people don't have any problems getting approved, you just don't hear from them. So don't be discouraged, just keep on with your program, and deal with the problems if they come.

[Amurillo04 109]

I feel the same way. I just sent over all my papers because I finished all my test and diet and I'm waiting for my coordinator to send my info to the insurance. Reading all the comments about denials here are scary but I see so many more approvals.

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[nickisleeve 127]

I felt the same way too, but I decided to be proactive. I read the reasons people were getting denied and made sure I crossed my T's and dot my I's. Hopefully, this will help me get an approval faster.

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