Anyone ever been denied after insurance company has approved surgery?

[betrthnever 107]

Once I was approved for bypass last month my weight dropped like a rock, no matter what I eat! My band will be removed and I am suppose to have the RNY. My pre-op class is next week, my pre-op Dr. consultation in 2 weeks. My weight is strangely dropping, I have no idea why - I have purposely tried not to lose weight because my bmi was around a 38. now it is around a 35 (unless my scale is wrong!) I have been unable to lose weight for years and now it is coming off without me trying. Great if I wasn't looking forward to the surgery. Bad because i want the surgery.

Has anyone ever been denied after they were approved? Like on the day of surgery? I'm really bothered by this!!

[Notinks 91]

I don't mean to frighten you, but unexplained weight loss can be a sign of other illness. You should definitely discuss this with your dr. You don't want to undergo surgery if there is something else going on with you.

[dhrguru 1,238]

I agree with notinks-- unexplained weight loss should be investigated. When i was losing weight rapidly w/o explanation I learned my thyroid was out of whack.

In terms of surgery-- my understanding is they go with the initial weigh in-- but every insurance company/doctor's office is different.

[newmebithebypass 713]

get your thyroid checked it might explain it

[betrthnever 107]

We do have thyroid issues in my family. Thanks everyone!