Low BMI 36.8 I need support

I'm 33 and 5'4 and my BMI is 36.8 I have Gerd and high Triglycerides about 600. I have Cigna OAP.I have done almost all my test and my doc with be sending in the info to my ins soon.I am so hoping they will approve it.So my question is is there anyone out there in the same boat as me have a low bmi and Cinga approved it?

Hi, I have Cigna and my BMI was about 38. My co-morbidities are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and borderline diabetes. None the less, although I did it all correctly, Cigna rejected me. My doctor had to write a letter and fax it in and then after almost 2 weeks, Cigna finally approved me. This journey is way more work than it should be. Your doctor may have to call Cigna and have a peer to peer review. Be persistant w/ Cigna. Call them daily and ask questions. At some point, they will be helpful.
Best of luck!
Kathy S.

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Kathy S.
Banded Aug. 27th, 2008
Duke University Hospital

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Thanks so much for replying back to me I was wondering if you think I should get the doctor to wright me a letter before we summit all the info to my ins?So are you banded yet if so how are you doing?

Hi, my doctor had to write a letter saying he felt like I needed LAP-BAND® and why. Cigna may require that. I finally got banded! August 27th! I had a rough first few days and then finally started to feel more like myself. I went back Friday to have them check my incisions and had lost 15lbs in 16 days. I was thrilled. I am now on mushies.
I truly wish you the best of luck!
Sincerely,
Kathy S.

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Kathy S.
Banded Aug. 27th, 2008
Duke University Hospital

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Wow 15lbs in 16days thats awesome keep up the good work and wish me luck with my journey!