*Samantha* 15 Posted April 11, 2016 I was required to attended a weight loss info session, support group, a group dietician appt then 2 individual by my program the additional pcp visits are required by my insurance, not the program. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sirmikael 59 Posted April 11, 2016 No required weight loss for my insurance, but I was also given a six month dietician requirement. I'm another one who is glad about the six months. I've learned so much and have had time to practice new methods and habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ojibway 203 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) I am almost finished with my 3rd of 6 month diet, it has been moving fast, I am losing about 4 pounds a month. feeling pretty good, I am finally getting used to eating at least 5 times a day! But I guess that is the norm after the surgery! Good Luck in the future! Edited April 12, 2016 by ojibway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wchild22 34 Posted April 12, 2016 I'm half way through insurance required to see dietitian, don't need to lose any weight. Also I have to pay for the visits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Samantha* 15 Posted April 13, 2016 So nervous or excited for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App So nervous or excited for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwest68 66 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm excited. I'll probably wont be nervous until a couple days before. I'm excited. I'll probably wont be nervous until a couple days before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wchild22 34 Posted April 13, 2016 I'm excited for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom_of2boys 7 Posted April 13, 2016 I don't have a 6 month supervised requirement through my insurance. I just need to do the psych eval and nutrition eval. Then everything gets submitted for approval with insurance. Once approved, then I do the blood work and ekg and other tests needed for the doctor. I have BCBS of MA. They are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwest68 66 Posted April 13, 2016 That is really quick and a lot less tests. Even though when I started I thought 6 months would never get here it really is going by fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amurillo04 109 Posted April 13, 2016 I am on a 6 Month supervised diet to qualify for my surgery. Already have done a few support groups and 2 dietician visits. One more dietician visit then 2 with my primary provider, plus my psych eval and finally can meet with a surgeon! I have United for insurance and when they first told me six months, I was discouraged but it's passing very quickly! I'm on target to meet with my surgeon in August. I have to drop 8 pounds to qualify to move forward as a requirement as well. HW 297 CW 280 Anyone else looking at a similar timeline or better yet, in Maine? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am also a little more then halfway through as I have my fourth appointment in 12 days -I literally have a countdown app on my phone lol- when I found out about the 6 month diet I was so upset i figured I can do it myself in the time so I didn't even start. I wish I started sooner cause I'd probably be getting my surgery already. It is going by super quick though Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites