Bmi 42.6

[olamae 16]

With no comorbibitys and a bmi of 42.6 I cannot lose more the 16 pounds to stay at a bmi of 40. Any suggestions on maintaining weight on weigh in days? I just started so I'm just worried if I gain at a weigh in I'll be denied.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@olamae What weight do they use when submitting paperwork for prior approval to your insurance? Many surgeon's use the initial weight/BMI. How many weigh-ins do you have to do? I only lost 3 lbs during my 3 month supervised diet - and that was "trying" to lose weight. When I started, I basically ate healthy (just too much) and in my program I worked on eating more like I would post-op (high protein/low carb) but didn't watch portion size. Talk to your surgeon's office - especially the nutritionist and see what they recommend. Good luck.

[olamae 16]

I cant actually talk to Aetna because it is my fiances policy and getting him to call Aetna is like pulling teeth!

[KristenLe 5,979]

I cant actually talk to Aetna because it is my fiances policy and getting him to call Aetna is like pulling teeth!

Ask the insurance coordinator at your surgeon's office. They usually are a great resource.

[itsso0fluffyy 3]

They will use the initial weight. My starting BMI is 44 and I asked this question during my NUT appointment.

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