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You get under a BMI of 40 during the pre-op diet?

I will ask my Dr next week but right now it's on my mind because I found out yesterday that even though I will be referred to my surgeon next month it'll still be 2 months before surgery. That means I have another 3 months to lose weight. If I keep going as I am I will fall under a BMI of 40. I am lucky to not have any co-morbities, but does that also mean I will no longer qualify?

I think it's insane that if I lose 12 more lbs I can be denied even though I will still be 80 to 100 lbs overweight...

Does anyone have experience with this? I don't want to stop trying to lose but I don't want to be disqualified either.

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My BMI is under 40 and my doc said I was borderline. Now I have to go through all of these tests. I hope it all works though... And for you as well.

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@HopeandAgony- I am in the exact same boat as you. I have always been told that the insurance company uses your weight at the time of your consultation to make their decision. My initial BMI was 36.5 but I have a comorbid condition of sleep apnea. I'm going through all of the required tests and things and am still skeptical that Aetna is going to approve me!

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My insurance accepted my original weight and BMI at consultation.

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I started my insurance bariatric program with a 45 BMI, no major comorbidities. I finished with a 39 BMI and was still approved.

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Like @@Miss Mac I was a hair under a BMI of 40 at my first weigh-in.

And then (on my own) I lost 12 pounds and then the pre-op diet took another 8 pounds off me.

So I was 20 pounds down on the day of surgery.

Now here's a secret -- don't tell anyone! On all the intervening appointments between my first weigh-in and my pre-pre-op diet, I loaded up my bra, pockets, etc. with half-pound weights so I wouldn't weigh in "too light."

So sue me!

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Thank you everyone. This helps ease my mind.

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loaded up my bra, pockets, etc. with half-pound weights so I wouldn't weigh in "too light."

@@VSGAnn2014

:lol::D

funny how "we" change at different time periods for various reasons

i used to do WW (a few times :( )

i would see silly people take off jewelry, this and that to weigh less

i have seen others here adding stuff to increase their weight

never heard about the stuffing bra :D

sounds very "full filling" :lol:

glad it helped/worked!!

look at you now B)

down 89 lbs - goal

you look terrific

keep up the good work my friend :)

kathy

@@HopeandAgony

didn't forget you ;)

no experience with your issue (lower BMI)

for good or bad, i didn't have that problem before surgery

i agree to talk to your doc

maybe" anonymously" call your insurance company explaining your BMI situation

it is ridiculous that if you loose to much weight- you might be disqualified

as @@Miss Mac said,,,,,,,

"My insurance accepted my original weight and BMI at consultation."

hopefully all will go well for you :rolleyes:

just in case...........

you can always appeal what insurance says

don't just throw in the towel and say oh well

good luck :)

kathy

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It's always eye opening, the different struggles people have. Usually my struggle is losing weight. Now that I am doing what I am doing I am losing fine. The thought of "maintaining" is terrifying. I have lost what I needed to to qualify, now to decide if I should continue to lose (ideal of course) or try to maintain where I am so I don't risk being disqualified. Next week can't come soon enough to talk to the Dr. I can so easily see myself going back to bad eating out of fear of losing too much. Sigh.

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