Purpose of weigh ins

[Timmy2shirts 3]

I'm just curious does anyone know the purpose of the weigh ins? I have three remaining and not sure if I'm suppose to be losing weight during this time. What would happen if I gain weight?

[puttingme1st 143]

Most insurance wants to make sure you don't gain any weight. Some require you lose a certain amount before surgery. Some doctors also require a certain amount of weight loss.

[sunnkistme 76]

I just had my 6th and final weigh in. During this time I had to stay at the exact same weight as my BMI is 40.1. My surgeon said he thinks the insurance just wants people to get frustrated and drop out.