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How Much To Lose Without Getting Denied?

Paigers

By Paigers, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Paigers    67

Paigers
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Hi Everyone :)

I am new to the forum and the sleeve process. I began my journey considering the lap band and was soooo happy to find out about the sleeve. (umm extremely nervous too) I am beginning my blood pressure and 6mos weight mgmt process and I am sooo confused. I have a bmi of 36 with high blood pressure and I am being put on the 6mos, doc supervised diet for insurance submission. Am I REALLY supposed to go hard at dieting?? I mean I know how to lose "some" weight but it's the keeping it off that is (litterally) killing me. I am afraid if I lose weight on the program I will go to low on bmi and reverse my BP problem, although that is the goal, I know doing it myself is very short term. What should I do? Do I really try or not so much? I feel bad/deceitful asking this question but I can't afford being denied.....please advise :) tx

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COsleeveDude    273

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I would be careful. If you drop below the typical number for approval with comorbidities, which is usually 35 BMI, that might be their excuse to deny.

That's a difficult situation, because you might be right on the borderline of approval already.

Talk to your doc and do as much research as you can ahead of time.

Good luck.

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mdefabio    73

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I wouldn't try that hard because you might be on the borderline.

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Paigers    67

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Yea...I figured as much. Ugh it's going to be tough as a yo yo dieter to be ok with being soo unhappy for six mos...I just really hope its worth it :/

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mdefabio    73

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It's definitely worth it. I'm 7 weeks out and down 36 lbs. Good Luck!

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Paigers    67

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No, I meant the wait and then not getting approved. 36lbs wow that is Awesome! Congrats! :)

How are u feeling/ Coping with your new lifestyle? Can I ask how much you want to lose in total? I am 238lbs and would love to lose and keep off 80lbs.

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mdefabio    73

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Yes, I know what you meant. I'm feeling great. I'm so thankful that I didn't donate my smaller size clothes because that's what I'm wearing now. I am going to donate my larger clothes that I was wearing pre surgery because I never want to wear them again. I started out at 271 lbs and am now 236 lbs. Oops that's 35 lbs. My goal is 150 lbs. so 86lbs to go. I'm averaging about 1/2 lb a day and am loving it.

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Paigers    67

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Ohh I have a bin full of smaller clothes smh.. That is wonderful, I am soo happy for u! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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