Did anyone dip under a BMI of 40 during their pre op diet?

[MSinger 348]

Hey all,

I'm currently awaiting insurance approval. My BMI at time of submission to insurance was 42 or 43. I'm easing into my preop diet now, but I'm worried that by time of surgery my BMI may go under 40. My question is, if insurance approves surgery and you go below 40 BMI prior to surgery, will there be any issues with insurance paying for the surgery?

Thanks!

[jacinthapittman 22]

No, once you're approved, you're approved.

[kbellakat 69]

They use starting weight to approve.

[jacinthapittman 22]

It depends on the insurance company if they approve based on initial weight. My doctor advised me to only lose 1 lb per month to avoid going below 40. However, you are beyond that point. Feel free to knock down weight while you are in the preop phase!

[anonmom 95]

Completely depends on the insurance company. Make sure you know what your insurance company requires.

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[Beth373 4]

I never asked this question. My bmi was 40 when I started. I have lost about 15 lbs which made my bmi lower in the last 7 month. I have blue cross/ blue shield. The dr office never said anything about dropping under the BMI of 40

I will be sad if that happens.

[jillk101 23]

My dr told me that on the day of surgery if i wasnt 40 bmi there wouldnt be a surgery

[jacinthapittman 22]

My dr told me that on the day of surgery if i wasnt 40 bmi there wouldnt be a surgery

Wow really?? The BMI is an insurance requirement but I never heard of a surgeon, after insurance approval, refusing to perform because of it.

[jillk101 23]

Well he also said no pre op diet