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[Hopeful24 1]

ok so today i recieve the call i was praying not to. My coordinator said the insurance company wants a 6 months diet plan with weights.. i did weight watchers but i only attended 1 meeting and did the rest on my own at home i weighed myself at work documented it but i dont think this is going to be valid for the insurance iam so depressed idk what to do? any suggestions

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Have you been to your dr in the last 6 months? I know mine always documents my weight. I had a few months where I didn't go before I got to looking in to the sleeve so I had to start fresh with 6 months - I go to my 3rd one Monday. Several people have said if you go late the first month and early the last month that is acceptable and you basically only go about 4 1/2 months. Hang in there - it will go fast. I clarified with my insurance and they said it has to be documented by a Dr and weight watchers didn't count.

[fatBgone 6]

Yeah my surgeon will do the supervised diet if his patients need it.

[fatBgone 6]

Sorry having technical issues! Anyway, the surgeon I used would do the supervised diet for insurance requirements. They told me most INS requires now, some are 3 mos some are 6. If you want to have INS pay then you will have to follow their rules. Some people go self pay and don't worry about what INS requires. But you could still run into your surgeon requiring you to do a Pre op diet. Good luck

[MovinForward 2]

Sorry having technical issues! Anyway, the surgeon I used would do the supervised diet for insurance requirements. They told me most INS requires now, some are 3 mos some are 6. If you want to have INS pay then you will have to follow their rules. Some people go self pay and don't worry about what INS requires. But you could still run into your surgeon requiring you to do a Pre op diet. Good luck

Sorry your down, Im sure its not what you wanted to hear, but the good thing is it doesnt mean you cant have it.. Get the list of what you need to do to be approved for the surgery.. While your doing your 6 months, See if you need support group visits or physcologist, nutritionist and all other appts.. My Dr. Office was great and and as soon I was cleared from everyone , they sent it all to the insurance company and booked the date, and I didnt have to wait longfor a date which was nice.. It does go by fast.. Just have them tell you everything expected right off so you can work on all aspects while you wait.. Goodluck!