Guest guest Posted December 31, 2000 Report Share Posted December 31, 2000 I am looking into having a wls, and am wondering just how much medical necessity I need to have? I have high blood pressure, under fair control with medication. I have horrible back pain, which I gave up on getting treated when I gained my weight back from the fen/phen diet. I am miserable and always tired, can't drive home from work without running off the road falling asleep at the wheel. I could sleep 24 hrs. a day I think, I'm never really rested, my back, and my snoring wake me all night long. But I have'nt seen a Dr. for these things in a very long time, because they never really helped me. So would having these symptoms, and a BMI of over 50, qualify me for the surgery?? Can anyone tell me this? I know my PPO covers the WLS, and you have to show medical need, and have been obese for 5 yrs or more, which I have. I have Cigna. Thanks for responses, Darla in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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