Pre Surgery Weigh In Question

[ren0318 81]

Do you get wighed at your information meeting about the surgery and dumb question clothes on or off?

[NWgirl 574]

clothes on. I was weighed originally at my first scheduled group meeting that went through the different types of WLS. I do not believe you get weighed if it is just an information seminar open to the public.

[momab50 6]

I got weighed at my first meeting with the DR, even left my shoes on. was told i couldnt gain any weight befor my pre-op appointment. that was on May 1 and my pre-op is tomorrow.

[ren0318 81]

Thanks! I found out yesterday that my BMI is not high enough....which is a real bummer, as I'm close...I'm a diabetic and I'm pretty sure that tomorrow when I see my Dr that I'll be adding a second type of insulin! Which I've taken in the past and I piled on the pounds in no time. I really want to get the band so I can be done with diabetes! Not sure what good it did for the FDA to approve the band for BMI's less than 35, at least in OHIO cause I can't find anyone who will do it for folks less than 35! I also don't think my insurance will cover at less than 35! I'm frustrated! Can you tell? LOL

[momab50 6]

Just hang in there, insurance is changing there requirments all the time as more information comes in. they seem to be droping the bmi it used to be 40 and now 35 so maybe they will lower it more to 30 before long.

[downhomechik 41]

That's what I'm worried about ... getting the insurance approval. Unfortunately I have to go through the whole process and be approved by the team of dr, get a surgery date then it gets submitted to insurance. Talk about let down if it doesn't go through! I've studied my diet plan, I've lost all the required weight...my head is on straight for this (I think...) and I'm prepared to change for my health... it boils down to....insurance coverage.