futureskinnygal
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Wish I knew the answer for your insurance. I have United Health Care and I too wondered if I could have lost too much weight during my six month supervised diet. I was so afraid I might not be approved my my insurance. :biggrin: I lost 47 pounds and was still approved. My surgeon thought as long as my BMI was still as morbidly obese after the weight loss that I would probably be approved. Also, I have heard that they go by your pre-diet weight. But still, I was concerned about the approval after being told those things. It's so easy to imagine the worst.
I hope someone has the answer for you.
Hang in there and I'll be crossing my fingers for you.
the waiting game and other challenges...
in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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I haven't been banded yet but I think it will be well worth the wait. I feel so much like you. I started the long process about mid January 2009 and now I finally have an appointment to see the surgeon and nutritionist on Oct. 5. I have been through my six month diet and approved by my insurance, have been cleared by my cardiologist, a physiciatrist and been cleared of the bacteria that causes ulcers. I have been told that I do not need to have an endoscopy or test for sleep apnea. I think it's just a matter of having my appointment on Oct. 5 then setting up my surgery date and doing the pre-op diet. I am really hoping to be banded by the end of October too. I am so, so ready!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be rooting for you. :biggrin: