Hello everyone. I am new to the site and just starting my journey to hopefully getting the gastric sleeve. This will actually bbe my second attempt at wegith loss surgery, as I tried probably 4 or 5 years ago to get the lap-band but my insurance company denied me. I tried appealing yet still denied, even though my PCP, psychiatrist, nutritionist and everyone else throughout the process thought I was a good candidate and approved me. Needless to say this was very disheartening. I am now under my husbands insurance plan, which is still UHC, but hopefully since it's a different plan I might have more success. I currently do not have any comorbidities that I am aware of anyways, but I do have a long list of obesity and comorbidities in my family. I am a little nervious and worried about starting this process again after the experience I had the last time around. Since being declined I have tried multiple times to get the weight off, as I have for most of my life, and as usual I will lose a little and then come to a complete stand still for months. Eventually the weight begins to creep back on and next thing I know I am heavier then before. I am ready to start a new and healthier life. I am only 32 years old, but feel like I haven't been living my life. My BMI is 40 but again no comorbidities, so that makes me worry that UHC will deny me yet again. I am going to the educational seminar again this coming Saturday and that will officially begin my journey. Wish me luck and I will keep everyone posted.
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