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Hi I am new to the forums and I am wondering if anyone has every encountered an experience when their start weight is above the BMI >40 and the diet before surgery puts them in the "not covered" category. I have no major medical issues, except PCOS, GERD, Severe back pain and knee pain, and I am afraid after my pre surgical diet I will be under the covered weight limit. Maybe I should pack on the lbs before my consult?? What do you think?

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Strap on some ankle weights!

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My BMI was above 40 when I had my first doctor's visit. I just went back on friday for the surgeon visit and had lost down below 40 and asked the nurse if this disqualified me from the surgery. She said no because this loss counts towards the 10% that I need to lose before surgery. I hope this helps.

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I have heard it both ways. Play it safe and stay at 40 BMI!

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I have to stay >40 so I've been losing 1-2 lbs a mth and my clinic reminds me to not go <40. I will lose the most in my 5-6 mth, since I have only a 12lb window. So currently focusing on exercise and eating right. Good luck.

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