Hello @DianaCox and @Larra
I was sent a denial letter by Premera BCBS yesterday. I am seeking an RNY to DS revision. My RNY was January 2009. I'm a patient of Dr Ayoola. The edg he did showed my pouch has stretched. I've also been diagnosed with hypertension and am medicated for that. When I initially weighed in in June 2016 at Dr Ayoola's office, my BMI was 40. And my nut appt a month later I was at 39.9 BMI. I have gained weight since that appointment, and I'm sure my BMI is over 40 now, but still a lightweight. The initial sleep study preformed at at the sleep center showed no apnea, but my cardiologist ordered one at home and it showed that I do have apnea. They have ordered an A-PAP (never heard of it) machine. My cardiologist has cleared me for surgery. I also have Factor V Leiden and have been cleared by hematologist as well. In 2009 before my RNY my HW was 275, by the end of 2014 I was back to 276. Thru going back to basics, I to 240, but have gained back to about 250 current weight. Let me know if there's anything else you need. I have left a message for Yahira (sp??) at Dr Ayoola's office and am waiting for a call back. TIA. So thankful to have resources like yall!
I was sent a denial letter by Premera BCBS yesterday. I am seeking an RNY to DS revision. My RNY was January 2009. I'm a patient of Dr Ayoola. The edg he did showed my pouch has stretched. I've also been diagnosed with hypertension and am medicated for that. When I initially weighed in in June 2016 at Dr Ayoola's office, my BMI was 40. And my nut appt a month later I was at 39.9 BMI. I have gained weight since that appointment, and I'm sure my BMI is over 40 now, but still a lightweight. The initial sleep study preformed at at the sleep center showed no apnea, but my cardiologist ordered one at home and it showed that I do have apnea. They have ordered an A-PAP (never heard of it) machine. My cardiologist has cleared me for surgery. I also have Factor V Leiden and have been cleared by hematologist as well. In 2009 before my RNY my HW was 275, by the end of 2014 I was back to 276. Thru going back to basics, I to 240, but have gained back to about 250 current weight. Let me know if there's anything else you need. I have left a message for Yahira (sp??) at Dr Ayoola's office and am waiting for a call back. TIA. So thankful to have resources like yall!