What do you think my chances are?

mike93082 · May 8, 2008

I know this can be a difficult question to answer but I also know a lot of ya'll have gone through the process. But I have UHC insurance and they do cover lap band and I know because I have called and I have to have 2 conditions with a bmi between 35-35.9 and 40 and over no conditions. But my BMI was about 37.82 and I have BP and I went for a test for sleep apnea but do not have it. But the doc at the consult put down I have swelling of the ankles, swelling of the legs, hip pain, back pain, shortness of breath and he also put down I have a family history of heart problems which are all true. But I am worried since this is documented from my pcp that I will have issues.

I want this so bad as I am 5'9 and weighed 252 at weigh in but was taking some phentermine at the time and since stopping I gained it all back and weigh about 261 now.

mike93082 · May 8, 2008

I feel so down right now and mad at the same time. I just got a call from UHC and I was denied. I was told according to my companies policy I had to have two conditions and it only appeared I had one and they said also that I must of had the condition for 2 years or more and also a 5 year history of morbid obesity which they said I do not have.

I guess I am just stuck at being so big as I dont have the money to pay out of pocket.

coolcrystal · May 8, 2008

Sorry to hear the news. Is there any way you can get that documentation and try again or perhaps get one of those medical loans. My friend pays 300 a month for her lap band payment..