anyone from Detroit?

[tweety5151 0]

Hi, I am just trying to start this procedure but I have a question, my insurance guidelines are either a BMI of 40 with no medical conditions, or 35-40 with medical conditions. Diabetes and heart problems run in my family, does anyone know if they take the family history in to consideration, or does it have to be a condition that you have now? Thanks Starr

[DMJC 9]

Hi Starr, you have to have a medical problem with a BMI under 40. I didn't have any medical problem but my BMI was 40. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

[Peachest 7]

Hi Vzghj3,

I am in the beginning stage. I have Blue Care Network. I just started the process two weeks ago. So far I have

· Seen my primary care Dr. for a referral. She wants to review my complete medical history before she will give me a referral.

· I have checked with my insurance. They will pay as long as I have a referral and I go to a Dr. from the Bariatric center of excellence.

· I have selected a bariatric Dr. who is part of the center of excellence and have an appointment scheduled for a seminar on Feb. 4. The Coordinator at the Dr. office told me as long as my BMI is over 50, I don’t have to do the six month diet thing. My BMI is 51. The Coordinator is also named three other papers I needed (psy eval, a swallow test, and I forgot the third one).

I have a lot of question, but I am going to go slow. Right now my biggest problem is dealing with people who are against the surgery. I am having a terrible time dealing with my weight and it is getting harder everyday. I am 5 feet tall and am very active so I do not look as big as I am. People are shocked when I tell my weight. Even my primary care Dr. told me to try harder. I could write a book on all the programs I tried and the money I wasted trying to lose weight.

Should I stop telling people or just tune the negative ones out?

Thanks for you time,

Donya

Yes tune them out you have to do what is best for you and only you, just don't tell any one about this surgery and when they see you again tell them that you are fasting, but you do what is best for you and no one else.

[Peachest 7]

You tune every one out and do what is best for you only, don't tell any one what you are going to do, when you start losing they wil ask you what are you doing tell them you are fasting, and that is all, do what works for you and you only.