Melissah

So I did a bit more researching. I called Health net last week to see if they covered WLS and yes, my plan does. So I called them again today to ask about specific qualitfications. They said it is strictly up to my PCP and what she thinks as to whether they pay for it or not. (medically ness) I keep reading the big 3 evils are high blood pressure, sleep apnea and diabetes.

I have degerative disc disease and GERD. Anyone have just these two issues and get it done.

My appointment is next Monday....the longest week of my life.

Red_Cricket

I don't have either one but wanted to wish you the best of luck on your appointment.

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313/281/205/155
Heaviest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

December 30,2008 is L-day!!!

Banded and riding on down the road to a NEW me

TT Gym Rat #144

100lbs gone!!! And I feel GREAT!

LyndasRoom

It will mostly be based upon your BMI and I believe your other things may count as comorbids. Good luck with your PCP! You're on your way!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

Dabigdawg

I had the big three High blood pressure , Diabetes and sleep apnea all of which are gone :-)

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13 months Post op

386/375/197/186
Starting weight/ Day of surgery/ Current / Goal

BMI starting 54 now 23
TT Gym rat club member #139

hexx2003

good luck sweetie, but yea, comes really down to bmi if the doc will suggest it. Just lay your story out of him and why you think this surgery is best for you. Do alot of research on how WLS will help your Gerd and disk problem so you can have that knowledge to help him know you know what you are talking about.

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Heather

Surgery date 01/13/2009
VA People.. JOIN VIRGINIA IS FOR LOSERS GROUP!!http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gro...ia-losers.html

Highest Weight 346 lbs 55.5 BMI
Day of Surgery:342.5 lbs 55.5 BMI
Current: 208 lbs 33.6 BMI (omg.. finally below 40!)
1st Goal: 250 lbs (The weight on my id's!! LOL) CHECK!!!!!!
2nd Goal: 1-- I want to see a 1!!
Surgeons goal:150 lbs (appearently i am big boned

Down 135 lbs since 1/13!
Expecting our first Kid 6/19/2010 thanks to WLS!

sheepla

It really depends on your PCPs view of weight loss surgery. I don't have any co-morbidities and a BMI of barely 40 and my PCP could not have been more enthusiastic (due mostly to my family history)!

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10/15/08-appt with PCP-full blessing to proceed
10/27/08-begin 3 month supervised diet
11/10/08-attended surgery seminar
12/1/08-sleep study - no sleep apnea
1/6/09-first appt with surgeon
1/23/09-psych evaluation scheduled
1/30/09-upper encoscopy scheduled
2/3/09-complete 3 month supervised diet
3/3/09-documents sent for insurance appoval
3/23/09-APPROVED
4/27/09-pre op surgeon visit
5/20/09-surgery scheduled

Melissah

Thanks Sheepla....I am hoping that because she is a SHE and young that maybe she will lean towards the idea. That doesn't really prove anything but I am hoping she can see my point of view. I have printed up so many articles online by doctors, studies etc...when related to obesity, GERD, Osteoarthritos and such in regards to WLS and its outcome.