ElseeG 67 Posted January 16, 2018 Hello. I’m new to this process. I understand you are required to undergo several months of a supervised weight loss program before surgery. I have also read that you need to be a 40 BMI or 35 BMI with an added health issue. What if you drop below 40 or 35 during that time? Are you disqualified? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites