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I had my first appt w my PCP and he referred me to see the nutritionalist/dietitian. I attended a seminar prior to seeing my PCP. They verified my insurance ect. The bariatric coordinator said that I had 2 see the dietician 3 times once a month?

My BMI was 39.89? And I had a elevated blood pressure and tomorrow Monday I will do some blood work for my thyroid and blood sugar.

Anyway, I've juicing for a few weeks and I am really hoping that my journey is smooth. I really needed that 40 BMI and I was 1 pound off!

Wish me luck!

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Hi if you don't gain the 1 pound will they deny you, if so see if you can borrow some ankle weights for the day you weigh in good luck.

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So when will my official weigh in be? With the dietician or the surgeon!? I'm so confused with all of this? So the one with my PCP didn't count?

I just went to target and got the ankle weights as well!

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If you have high blood pressure then you might just need a BMI of 35...

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For me it was he first visit with the surgeon but your insurance will be the decider

Call your insurance and get a copy of the approval guidelines

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Thanks everybody. Tomorrow I will call and see what my next steps are. So far I only have a authorization for the nutritionalist. She works with the bariatric surgery department.

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