Denied :(

[landensmommy10 77]

Insurance denied me I'm so upset, my BMI is not 40.. I'm literally 3lbs away. So he said drink a TON of water! And wear heavy clothes. I have more existing medical conditions but I go back in on next Wednesday to be re-weighed! Wish me luck

[worm2872 635]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It's so frustrating. Was this your first weigh in or was it after losing weight on the 3/6 month diet?? I am keeping my fingers for you!!

[Ciaobella 76]

I had to switch doctors after completing my 6 months of weight management and I was worried about my BMI being too low (38-39) since I was 40-41 when I started this journey. It was this summer mind you, but I wore the heaviest jeans I owned, a cardigan sweater over my shirt (hey it's cold in the office with A/C), jewelry (again my heaviest Brighton necklace and charm bracelet), and I put my iPhone in my pocket. I also ate and drank just before I went in. It was enough to get me to 40 without gaining the weight back. My surgery is September 10. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[Quilting Girl 8]

I've also heard that some people put on ankle weights....it sucks that they would let a few pounds come between you and something you need. I was "on the line" and my doctors office was great at telling me I was doing good with pre surgery weight loose, but slow down....I'm getting close to going under..

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Drink a ton, don't pee, try not to poop whatever it takes (got any big chunky jewelry????). Good luck!!!!!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Lolz your guys are funny. Do what you have to do so you get in for surgery.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Steel toed boots!!!!!!!

[lovealways 287]

Was your BMI always under 40, or did it fall below 40 on a 6 month weigh in?

[landensmommy10 77]

Thank you guys! This was based off my very first weigh in. I am 235 bmi of 39.1. . I need to be 140 for the insurance to approve. My next appointment is on Wednesday and she said on the phone to drink a ton of Water and eat lots of salty stuff so my body retains water weight. And i also bought ankle weights.

But i have an amazing group of doctors who have a great reputation for fighting for their patients! But i will be wearing tons of clothes and thinking extra fat thoughts!!! : )

[landensmommy10 77]

Oh and my insurance does not require and pre surgery diet

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I can seriously hold 5 pounds of Water weight if I try....potato chips and salty nuts will get me every time (and make my blood pressure go up so I'd have a comorbidity!)

[Ciaobella 76]

Thank you guys! This was based off my very first weigh in. I am 235 bmi of 39.1. . I need to be 140 for the insurance to approve. My next appointment is on Wednesday and she said on the phone to drink a ton of Water and eat lots of salty stuff so my body retains Water weight. And i also bought ankle weights.

But i have an amazing group of doctors who have a great reputation for fighting for their patients! But i will be wearing tons of clothes and thinking extra fat thoughts!!! : )

This is probably the only time it's cool to be fat...when we want weight loss surgery! Lol

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

This is probably the only time it's cool to be fat...when we want weight loss surgery! Lol

True

[landensmommy10 77]

Good News, Well sort of. I Drank so much Water I thought I was going to PUKE! The hour before my appointment, wore a sweatshirt, and jeans, and my sketchers shape ups. I put my huge galaxy note in my pocked along with like 5 dollars in change. I looked REDONKULOUS! However 243! With a BMI of 40.3. Dr. Boone said I should be good, Laughed at the way I was dressed and said if they denied me again he and the insurance were going to have words. They resubmitted today! So I should hear something by this next week!!! yay!

[kisersassy 369]

Good luck!!!