How likely is one to get denied?

[ecoreen94 37]

I've submitted all my paper work and now I'm just waiting... its NERVE WRACKING!!

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[ProudGrammy 8,322]

how likely is one to get denied?

@@ecoreen94

i'll respond the "other" way

bmi of 40 or more

bmi less, must have co-morbities

documentation of history showing attempts of weight loss

(WW, Jenny Craig etc) and weight over the years

physical problems like high blood pressure/diabetes

you need to have some of the above

documentation (past weights, attempts)

i think are necessary

to get approved (i'm sure i forgot something)

hoping to get approved for WLS

"More is More"

"they" want you to have lots of problems

crazy isn't it

positive thoughts being sent your way

fingers, toes, eyes, nose crossed!!!

good luck bud

kathy

[SuperDave 1,115]

I doubt you have anything to worry about. The surgeon makes money by getting people approved. The staff knows how to make it happen. Even if you are denied the first time, they will clarify the reasons why you need this and resubmit. It happens all the time. Relax.

[ecoreen94 37]

Thank you!!

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[AudreyDarling 46]

Best wishes to you! I agree with superdave, I was approved so quick and the insurance girl even said I had to jump through hoops but I got you approved

Best luck!

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[Mnicole 17]

I did a 6 month "diet plan" which really wasn't a plan at all. Me and my dr just talked about my weight gain/loss once every month. I ended up gaining the last month and was told that I wouldn't get approved through tricare if I didn't weigh less at the end. So I did another month and sent all my paperwork in. Got denied due to not sending all necessary documents (6 months, psych eval, ect.) which they were sent just lost in the process and had to file an appeal which took about a month to get reversed. I was sooooo anxious about not getting approved I almost stopped the whole process so just be patient. Most people get approved if you follow all the requirements. I just found out about the reversal today and it took a total of about 2 months after all my requirements were done to get approved so just stay patient:)

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