Question:
Where and how would I get information?

I have a chance to be able to meet with a final review board who will approve or deny my surgey. How can I get some statistics and publication that will allow me to show the board how much I need this procedure. My BMI is >65 and I have high blood pressure.    — Chanel S. (posted on June 3, 2001)

June 3, 2001
I know there is some very good information on the National Institutes for Health Website related to morbid obesity. There are several other sites I've seen with lots of good resources - just poke around the net for a while. I'll also send you my apppeal letter as it has some good references. Good luck!! I'm 44 BMI and still waiting for my insurance to respond.
   — blee01

June 3, 2001
Go to "Alexis Mills" profile. She has excellent research and reference website addresses listed on her profile. Many are in a printable format. Go to "Find Peers" and you will see a box at the bottom of the screen to enter a first or last name to look for. When her name comes up, just click on it. The websites are waayyyyy down her page in her journal entries. Good luck.
   — Val D.