Anyone get denied by insurance for gaining a few lbs?

[chardgrl 27]

I have Tufts insurance and was told I didn't have to lose any weight prior to surgery. I gained about 10lbs between Oct and Feb bc of the holidays. When I saw the np for a follow up in Feb she said she wants me to lose the 10lbs by the end of March bc she doesn't want insurance to deny me. I've lost 5lbs so far and am so nervous that I could be denied over a few lbs. Has anyone had this issue before??

[LaceSleeve 76]

They told me I had a chance of getting denied if I gained, but I don't know if I would have because I was down when I sent everything in to my insurance. Good luck.

[magpie30 187]

I would think that maybe a weight gain of 10 or more lbs could trigger a denial, but a persons body weight usually shifts by a few pounds up or down, and for a woman especially. maybe they just don't want to give the insurer any reason at all to deny coverage? Best of Luck to you!

[chardgrl 27]

Thanks. I'm trying like hell to drop the last 5lbs. If anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them! I've been drinking TONS of Water every day and cut all alcohol and junk out. Maybe I should try slim fast?

[Iniysa 157]

People seem to be loosing massive amounts of weight doing to pre-op liquid diets.

[chardgrl 27]

What exactly does that consist of?