Can I Lose Too Much Weight In Pre-Op?

[tlm1120 11]

I'm in the process of submitting all my stuff for insurance approval. I've met with my surgeon, done the psych eval, and now my surgeon is waiting on one last file from my primary care physician. I just qualify with a BMI of 40 and no comorbidities. I tend to lose a significant amount of weight when I start a new diet...I've done it tons of times. What if I lose so much weight on the pre-op diet the I no longer meet the minimum weight requirement? Is that possible? Or is that once I'm approved, it doesn't matter?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Yes, once you're approve, you're approved

[tlm1120 11]

Thank you!!

[Rojasanoll 920]

I lost 34 pounds for my pre-op and had no issues. Good luck

[NWgirl 574]

I actually contacted insurance to find this answer out- they said whatever the weight submitted on the pre-authorization papers was the weight they would go by, so I could lose whatever else I wanted pre-op.

[tlm1120 11]

Thank you so much guys!! I have been really worried about it!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Sounds like you got your answer.... But I"ll add my opinion.... You should be fine. One approved the won't take it back! Best of luck!