silvermoon 1 Posted August 22, 2016 I am hoping to get a gastric bypass by the first part of the year. Does anyone have any thing that can help? Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbonet 336 Posted August 22, 2016 If you have other health conditions make sure they are included in your insurance as application.. I went from 6 month wait to 3 months. Good luck Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermoon 1 Posted August 23, 2016 If you have other health conditions make sure they are included in your insurance as application.. I went from 6 month wait to 3 months. Good luck Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App Thank you. I have sleep apnea and I had a heart attack 16 years ago with a irregular heart beat. Plus I'm 5'1" at 130lbs. Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbonet 336 Posted August 23, 2016 I was denied first then I filed an appeal, sleep apnea, thyroid disease and the denial was overturned. I also got all the requirements done in 6 weeks, stress test, blood work, psych, endoscopy, dietician.... That made a big difference in getting Sept surgery date. Good health to you Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 23, 2016 If you have other health conditions make sure they are included in your insurance as application.. I went from 6 month wait to 3 months. Good luck Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App Thank you. I have sleep apnea and I had a heart attack 16 years ago with a irregular heart beat. Plus I'm 5'1" at 130lbs. Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App You weigh 130lbs? I don't think you will qualify for surgery and don't think it would be safe to have bypass. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermoon 1 Posted August 23, 2016 My bmi is 44 with health issues Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted August 23, 2016 @@silvermoon BMI is normally computed by height, weight, age and your sex. If you are 5 foot 1 inch tall and 130 pounds, even when you factor in age, I do not see how you can have a BMI of 44. If these are really your numbers I tend to agree with @@KristenLe, that this surgery may be unsafe for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermoon 1 Posted August 23, 2016 I'm so sorry, I put in my weight number wrong. I'm 230. I'm sorry I hit the one by mistake. I'm 5'1" at 230lbs. Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 23, 2016 I'm so sorry, I put in my weight number wrong. I'm 230. I'm sorry I hit the one by mistake. I'm 5'1" at 230lbs. Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App That makes more sense! ????. Maybe you were predicting your future after surgery! I would think you will not have any problems being approved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermoon 1 Posted August 23, 2016 Thank you. I sure hope so. Sent from my GT-P3113 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOVAMOM348 20 Posted August 23, 2016 I am hoping that I am able to get GBP done sometime early next year, also. I would say just be patient and don't let the wait discourage you. That's what I'm trying to do! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted August 23, 2016 @@silvermoon The first step is contacting your insurance company to understand what the requirements are for you. I would also ask them to recommend a Bariatric center of excellence so you can get started on the paperwork. Have you done these steps already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairieprincess 13 Posted August 23, 2016 I am in Canada and things work slightly differently but you should have no issues because I am almost exactly the same height and weight and as soon as my Iron is up a little more they are figuring I should have surgery before Christmas. Again I am unfamiliar with the workings of insurance in the states but medically I can tell you since we are identical in height and weight you should have zero issues on that front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
