Anthem BCBS 6 mo diet question

[bncbabe2015 11]

Hey everyone! I have a question that I have read several different answers to so I was wondering if someone could give me a definite for this type of insurance(if possible)

For approval purposes, do insurances go by your initial weight or your weight after the 6 mo diet is completed?

[sunnkistme 76]

I was right at 40 BMI so my surgeon advised me to stay the same weight as my initial visit for my visit with the nutritionist. After that he said I could lose as much as I was able. I fluctuated one or two pounds from visit to visit. I was approved by BCBS within 24 hours of submitting my paperwork documenting the six months.

. Of course, my primary had sent me to many specialist prior to seeing the surgeon for weight loss. I am not sure if impending back surgery made them more likely to consider WLS OK.

[bncbabe2015 11]

Thank you so much! I'm just worried about losing too much weight and my BMI falling below 40. I would love to go ahead and start losing some so surgery will be a little more easy(hopefully). But I don't want to risk getting denied.

[IvyLeagueNP 31]

Some go by initial weight, others go by the weight with the last NUT visit. Call insurance company to check or ask someone at your WLS