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Hello,

Today was the first appt I had with my primary care doctor and he did not referral me because I did not hit the BMI of 40 ( but I'am a 38 BMI) and I have no other issues besides being overweight ,anxiety and depression . I did let the doctor know that I have anxiety and depression but still no referral . I guess my question is what can I do to get approved or is there a private facility that will take me with the bmi of 38 so I can pay out of pocket .

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Have anyone ever told you that you snore? or stop breathing when you sleep? I didn't know either until an ex-boyfriend told me. I finally made an appointment with my PCP and she recommend a sleep study. Sure enough, I had sleep apnea. I had to get a cpap machine to use when I sleep. I know that is helping me but I do have high blood pressure.

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No no one has ever told me that I snore , unless I'm really tired . My pcp is ordering all test on me and sleep apnea is one of them .

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Also my doctor basically told me if I gain 20 pounds I would qualify I just think that is so ridiculous .

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That is ridiculous. I've had people tell me that have put weights in their pockets to help them. Of course, it didn't work. When I went to my first appointment, the surgeon kept telling me to lose weight and I lost over 23 pounds. On the other hand, my sister went to a different doctor and they didn't tell her to lose anything.

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Damit I should have put weights in my pocket ..lol

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LOL. I hope all goes well with you. While I don't wish any type of sickness on you, I know you want this surgery, so maybe sleep apnea can be one of those options.

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lol right ...thanks

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My Mom had to gain weight for her insurance to cover the surgery. I'd recommend checking what your insurance regulations are (for example mine only covers it if you're 35+ BMI -and- have diabetes) and seeing if there's a way you can qualify.



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