erica2185 84 Posted October 13, 2016 I have a bmi of 44 as well as hypothyroidism, depression and sleep paralysis I'm wondering will this qualify me for surgery? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
use2b388 0 Posted October 13, 2016 Yes.yes.yes Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
use2b388 0 Posted October 13, 2016 And United health care doesn't make you jump through loops like BC Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica2185 84 Posted October 13, 2016 Thank you for responding I have a consult coming up and very nervous about not meeting pre requirements. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica2185 84 Posted October 13, 2016 Awesome too hear I'm hoping I won't have to do the 6 month diet plan I hear its hard. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
use2b388 0 Posted October 13, 2016 You'll do great. I was sleeved 6/14/16.. I'm down 70 lbs so far Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Blue cross does that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica2185 84 Posted October 13, 2016 Woow amazing great job!! Very encouraging☺ Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
use2b388 0 Posted October 13, 2016 I was scared .. It went great though. A Lil bit uncomfortable just after surgery but nothing you can't handle. (Pain meds) I had mine done here in Alabama Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisacaron 5,075 Posted October 13, 2016 @@erica2185 if you do have to do the 6 month weigh in see if your Primary Dr. would be willing to provide you with weights taken at appointments going back 6 months and that should satisfy the insurance company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica2185 84 Posted October 13, 2016 @ liscaron great idea will do!!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites