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[cnocon 36]

Well, I got denied by my insurance provider today. I need 6 months of physician supervised weight loss, nutritionist consultation, and psych eval.

I feel like 6 months is an eternity. How do I get through it?

[Michelle96 13]

I had to do the same thing honey just do it. Tell them what they want to hear and do it.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Don't be discourage!! Most of us have to go through the 6 months. It really helps you get on the right path of food intake, nutrition and shakes. It really zooms by fast, there is no way to avoid the requirements - do get started ASAP and watch the time fly.

[cnocon 36]

Thanks ladies for helping me put a more positive spin on this. It's good to know most people have to go through this. Haha I was thinking my insurance was just being a jerk... But if waiting six months means saving $12,000 or thereabouts, I suppose this is a high-class trouble

: )

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You will get threw this. Time goes by quick.

[alisa345 36]

Well' date=' I got denied by my insurance provider today. I need 6 months of physician supervised weight loss, nutritionist consultation, and psych eval.

I feel like 6 months is an eternity. How do I get through it?[/quote']

You know just for further reference I went to Jenny Craig when I was 14 and they don't check if you tell your dr you went to weight watchers Jenny craig ext. I got approved by insurance in 2 months an didn't have to do nutrition an all that cuz let's face it we know what we have to eat and we know we have to exercise

[cnocon 36]

Does anyone know what they look for, like a certain amount of weight loss or weight gain or nothing? Does it depend on the insurance provider?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Does anyone know what they look for' date=' like a certain amount of weight loss or weight gain or nothing? Does it depend on the insurance provider?[/quote']

It depends on the insurance company.

[goal175 13]

It really does fly by I started In Feb now approved on June 29 n now it look like a early aug date .

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I agree with everyone - you'll be surprised at how fast the time flies. Most surgeons will require that you lose 20-25 lbs pre-op to reduce the size of the liver which makes the surgery easier and safer. My surgeon told me from day one, no weight loss no surgery. So you have a great opportunity to get a head start on losing the weight and starting to incorporate the all important lifestyle changes. Hang in there - you're gonna love the new you!!

[cnocon 36]

Thanks so much, everybody. Jeez this forum is amazing. Everyone is so supportive

I called my insurance company today and they said that the 6 months supervised weight loss needs to result in the primary care physician concluding that normal diet and exercise isn't working and that I need to try something else.

So I guess my fate is in my physician's hands. It's hard to really know what constitutes failure after six months of dieting (haha I know what failure after a decade of dieting looks like... I just need a mirror LOL).

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Thanks so much' date=' everybody. Jeez this forum is amazing. Everyone is so supportive

I called my insurance company today and they said that the 6 months supervised weight loss needs to result in the primary care physician concluding that normal diet and exercise isn't working and that I need to try something else.

So I guess my fate is in my physician's hands. It's hard to really know what constitutes failure after six months of dieting (haha I know what failure after a decade of dieting looks like... I just need a mirror LOL).[/quote']

We are a real family here. We been threw it or will soon. Waiting for surgery. Some have a hard time others are taking it easy like no complications or nothing ever.

[nickyvolzz 17]

I'm doing the 6 month thing too. Had may first one done a week ago. 5 more checkups to go! I still have to go to the psych though.

[cooksie 124]

I have to do the six month diet as well, will go for my 3rd weigh in on the 15th! I still don't know how I'm going to get through it!!! My last weigh in will be on November 15th and if approved I am looking forward to an AWESOME Christmas present!!!! Good luck!

[cnocon 36]

Oh my gosh Cooksie you're halfway done!!