I'm Kathy and I'm starting the process !

[KathyLev]

I loved reading this forum - I feel like I found a bunch of friends Hello ! I started the process ... but like always ... it's up to the insurance company . I'm at the lower end of the BMI scale and I'm 68 years old & on medicare and United Health Care. . It's got me little worried that when it comes time to submit my plan to medicare , they might refuse me. So far, my docs are pushing me thru and don't seem worried , so maybe I'm just being paranoid ! LOL If everything goes to plan - I'd love to have my surgery next year on May 5 th . That will be my 50th wedding anniversary and it will the the best gift I can give myself I'm happy to be here !

 

[MANDY2910]

You and I have the same insurance and they are so easy to work with! As long as your BMI is above 35 the day they submit to insurance it shouldn’t be a problem. Welcome to the group!

 

[KathyLev]

Oh - you put my mind at ease !!! Thank you !!!

 

[Healthier Me]

Hi Kathy. My BMI was 35.2 at my first appt in March. I knew I didn’t want to do surgery until September and had same concerns. But it is true that they use your weight, BMI, and other health conditions that you have at your consultation. Good luck on your journey.

 

[KathyLev]

I'm so happy I posted this ... I'm such a worrier ! My BMI was 35.7 ( I even ate more incase my scale was wrong ...LOL ) Now I can relax and go with the flow

Oh -- and thank you for your wishes !

 

[Kelsey dawn]

That’s awesome! I wish nothing but the best for you! I hope all the insurance stuff gets worked out. I had to pay cash pay but I’m on Obamacare and they don’t cover weight loss surgery