Losing before surgery???

[want2lose 1]

Hypothetically...If I have a BMI of 40 at my consultation, and get my insurance approval, what happens if I lose weight during the pre-op diet and my BMI drops to 36 or 37? Is there a final insurace review before surgery, or could they not pay the bill later because my bmi dropped??

I hope someone can answer. I love this board because I can ask all these stupid questions and someone always seems to know.

Thanks again!

[Jachut 487]

I cant answer this specifically because I live in Australia, but I was worried about this as I had a BMI of 36. I asked my surgeon that and he just laughed, said dont be silly.

[Huggs040 0]

I had lost a bit before surgery like 50lbs which put me a little under i beleive 37. My docotor just asked me if I was sure I wanted this and I said yes for future weight gain. Im in NV so I think your safe as they say loose 10% before surgery!! Kepp up the good work !

[sleepyjean 0]

I guess it would depend on the program and your insurance. I have blue cross and they only look at the facts as they were at the time when I applied for approval. From what I understand many programs do ask people to lose some weight before the surgery. Mine didn't, but they did tell me that once a person is approved, they don't kick them out for managing to lose a few pounds before surgery.

[Huggs040 0]

I say keep up the good work Im sure your doctor will be very impressed!

[Arcael 0]

Yeah I don't think your doctor will care if it drops below 40. He will more than likely be very proud of you.

[Pag 0]

who was your dr.