8 week pre-op, anyone else?

[busymom_of_3 31]

I weighed in at 305, BMI 42. The 1st visit at the doctor he said to start pre op immediately. I have at least 8 weeks before surgery, still need EGD and nut appt. He said I must loose at least 10 lbs. With 3 shakes a day totalling under 1000 calories...I will be way over 10 lbs! What if I drop below 40 bmi? Will insurance still cover surgery? Has anyone else dealt with this?

[yagoubi26 10]

Depends on your insurance, some take the BMI at your first appt when you start. And losing weight in the time while waiting for surgery looks good for insurance. I would call your insurance and ask what their requirement is