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I have being researching wls for a while now and wondering if I would qualify for it.  I suffer from high blood pressure and when I say high I mean it.  I was told from my doctor that I don't have what you would call a normal blood pressure.  I am on two meds to help keep my blood pressure under control.  For a year I tried diet meds and lost about 20lbs but now that I am no longer on them, the weight is slowly coming back. 

My BMI at this moment is 37.0.  I am just wondering with my high blood pressure will I qualify for wls.  Will BCBS of GA HMO approve me?  I have been struggling with my weight all my life and I am now mentally ready for a change.  I have four kids (two we adopted ages 2 and 3); I want the energy to get out in the yard and be able to run and play with my kids.  My family has a history of high blood pressure and diabetes.  I have the high blood pressure I don't want diabetes too; which my mother and father had.

I know BCBS of GA HMO will help pay for the surgery; I just don't know with my BMI not being 40 will I qualify.  I have been on the site for a couple of weeks now and all of you have shared some good information.  I just wanted to know have any of you had the surgery with a BMI of less than 40 and your insurance approved it.

I resides in Georgia would love to get some local feedback; but any feedback is welcome.

Thanks for taking the time out to read my posting.  I hope you all have a great Saturday.