Good morning! I am new to this community. I recently made the decision to start my journey to weight loss and a healthier me. I decided to check into the gastric sleeve surgery after many failed attempts to lose weight and keep it off on my own. I know that this is only a tool for weight loss, and I have researched enough to know what Im getting myself into, when it comes to the road that is planned and required by my insurance. Thursday I went to the consult and found out that I was a bit too" healthy" for a big girl to get the surgery. I have no medical ailments other than my weight, which is a good thing. However, I am 4 pounds short of being approved for this by my insurance company. So I guess what Im trying to say is that In my insurance carriers eyes I am healthy, but how can that be when I am so close to being considered morbidly OBESE! Bascically my surgeon left the ball in my court, not encouraging me to gain weight but skating around the idea of putting on some weight to qualify. My question Is, since I already went for my consult and did not meet the requirements at the time, can I try again in a month or so? I honestly don't think gaining 4 pounds is going to be hard for me, although I dread being heavier than I am, my insurance will cover 100% if I meet the requirements.
Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance!
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