Insurance requires 6 months to try to lose some weight

[Kidbxrs 2]

FYI, I had the surgery 16 months ago and haven't thrown up once. Most people don't if you're careful not to overeat.

Also, because I was trying to quit smoking, I had only lost 5 pounds during my 3 month weight loss insurance requirement. As long as they see you're making an effort, you should be okay.

I am in the same boat trying to quite smoking and do my 3 month diet for the insurance. How is your smoking now that you are sleeved? DId you start back? Im thinking I can quit just not sure if i can make it stick.

[RoscoColetrain 103]

My insurance was 12 months, monthly dr visits (miss or go over 30 days start over), had to lose 5% of total body weight(was 10%), gain or stay the same and you start over, nicotine free for 6 months, and meet age/bmi/comorbidity guidelines, surgeon also had to agree to provide them with yearly status reports for a decade in writing before they would begin the process. Couldn't use any pharmacological aids during the 12 months. ....

I tried for 3-4 years and never could get beyond 6 months. Finally managed to do self pay. Had multiple drs write them that it was a medical necessity etc. Then they wouldn't cover my surgeon prescribed meds post-op. Luckily the johns hopkins social workers helped with the expensive stuff like lovenox.

I'm convinced that they only approve a few people each year solely so they can't be sued for having impossible requirements.

[kyvsg75 2]

Hi! I have to jump through many hoops as well for my insurance. 6 months of Dr supervised weight loss plan, numerous health scans and bloodwork. But luckily the center that is doing my surgery is willing to walk through each step with me to ensure I meet all the requirements. I wish you the best of luck as well.

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[Susan66 128]

I also had a 6 month wait and my insurance required me to lose 5% of my starting weight.

Your boots made me giggle. I have heard of people doing all kinds of things to boost their initial starting weight. Best of luck to you, the waiting period will be over before you know it.