What do you think my chances are?

mike93082 · 05-08-2008, 01:22 PM

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 · 05-08-2008, 02:42 PM

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 · 05-08-2008, 03:18 PM

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..