I new at all this

[nunezy 5]

Just had my first appointment with the surgeon and my insurance requires a 6 month supervised diet i have a bmi of 41.0 and was told i cannot loose or gain any weight is anyone else going through the same situation? I have so much questions and would love to have the help and support from people who have also gotten the surgery done..

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[Allie589 171]

My BMI was 39 when I started the process and I actually gained 8 lbs in those 6 months. As long as your MD writes those monthly reports saying what you're doing both diet and exercise wise, see all the other folks your insurance requires, you should be fine. I was approved after I jumped through all the hoops after the 6 month period. We had the same conversation, the insurance coordinator and I, "don't lose too much weight!" She jokingly said. Joke is on me-I gained a few and have never been able to lose more than a few lbs anyway with all my other lovely thyroid and pituitary issues. I laughed uncomfortably. It all worked out though. I think those monthly reports from your MD carry a lot of weight...no pun intended. [emoji15][emoji12]


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

[nunezy 5]

Thank you!!

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