Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

The first Dr. I went to said my insurance requires a 6 month diet plan prior to surgery. But, the Dr. Has not seen any medical records yet, could that 6 months diet be waved after reviewing my medical records?? Anyone else?

Thanks

Jen

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Jenjen2016 It all depends on what your plan requires. Some plans require it to start after your first consultation - others want to see a 6 month diet program in the past 2 years. They're all so different - it's impossible to predict. My Bariatric Team was willing to work with me on reducing my 6 month time frame because I had PCP visits documenting weight loss attempts previously. If you have 6 months - don't worry - use this time to get prepared. I'm going to counseling/therapy to get emotional eating / mindless eating under control before surgery. I've also taken the time to learn everything there is about my procedure and life post-op.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

it will depend on your plan. mine would have allowed previous dr visits if I was trying to loose weight.

but don't get discouraged, just get started. a year from now you will be glad you stuck with it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Most likely not. I too had an insurance required 6 month medically supervised weight loss period - it requires monthly appointments with a report for each appointment. Some insurance just requires that you don't gain during that period whereas others want you to lose a specific amount to show commitment to making the necessary lifestyle changes.

Don't be discouraged! The time will go much faster than you think. You will be busy with going to all your pre-op testing appointments, meeting with the nutritionist etc.

Use the time to start making changes in what and how you eat and to start building up your activity level. As well as researching the procedure and post-op life. Also, working on the head part of this which is a big part - changing your whole relationship with food. Remember - it's stomach surgery not brain surgery - you have work on the brain part.

Again - do not be discouraged! Two years from now when you are so much healthier - that 6 months will seem like a flash and all worth it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If the 1st Dr was your surgeon, then you have to see another Dr for the med supervised diet. That Dr should be faxing the info to the surgeon's office. Then the surgeon sends everything to the insurance company. At least that's what's happening in my case.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Your insurance may mention something about a multidisciplinary approach through a bariatric program for weight loss, in that case mine said it only had to be three months...

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

Edited by nyteacher125

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks all! Well, after speaking to insurance again, I was able to track the right documents on requirements. Since my Dr. Has not seen any medical records yet there is still a chance of no waiting period

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×