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I am curious as to the first day when I am weighed in, (first visit) is that the weight that will be submitted to my insurance company. What happens if you lose weight during the 3 months and your BMI drops to under 40. I am right at 40 with high cholesterol 265, my sugar is 129. Doing my sleep study soon as well. Does this sound like I will qualify. I have BCBS FEP Basic. More concerned about the weigh in day and losing weight afterwards.

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My insurance (Aetna) was concerned about the initial weight and that I did not gain any during the pre-op period. I was right at 40 bmi when I started and was at 38 when I was submitted for insurance approval. I was approved.

Ask the insurance coordinator at your surgeons office for clarification

My insurance (Aetna) was concerned about the initial weight and that I did not gain any during the pre-op period. I was right at 40 bmi when I started and was at 38 when I was submitted for insurance approval. I was approved.

Ask the insurance coordinator at your surgeons office for clarification

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I am curious as to the first day when I am weighed in, (first visit) is that the weight that will be submitted to my insurance company. What happens if you lose weight during the 3 months and your BMI drops to under 40. I am right at 40 with high cholesterol 265, my sugar is 129. Doing my sleep study soon as well. Does this sound like I will qualify. I have BCBS FEP Basic. More concerned about the weigh in day and losing weight afterwards.

I have the same insurance as you. They allow for a lower BMI if you have comorbidities as well. I lost about 6 pounds on the preop diet but my BMI stayed high and I was approved.

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