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Gastric Sleave. 5'6" BMI 32 , am I a possible candidate? (photo)

denver_zanaduJan 30, 2015
I am 5'6" BMI of 32 I am diabetic and I am on Insulin. high blood pressure. high cholesterol I'm tired and I don't feel good all the time am I candidate with the BMI of 32. If so how come Dr's around here want my bmi 35. BLUE cross blue shield will not cover any weight loss procedures.

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Dr. Carson C. Cunningham, MD
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Answered on Feb 5, 2015
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Dr. Terry Simpson, MD, FACS (retired)
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