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Hey,

I haven't logged on in a while so I'm updating. I will go for my 6 mo dr visit on 8/28 and I'm very surprised at how fast it has went by. I must say though I have really struggled to lose weight and have tried (and have failed miserably).Will my ins. co hold it against me for not losing? I haven't missed any of my appts. I wish everyone lots of luck with their journey!

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I wouldn't worry about it too much. I am sure things will go fine.

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In one of the seminars I attended they said they had a great candidate denied by insurance because she gained one pound. Just don't gain ;-)

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Hi--

My six-month supervised diet ends tomorrow. I've gained 8 pounds since starting. I called my insurance company and was told that the policy says that I have to participate in a program; it doesn't say anything about being successful.

I'm concerned about getting approval, but at this point it is what it is. Exercise is key to me managing my weight and I haven't been able to do it in over a year due to a back injury. One of the reasons I'm pursuing the surgery is because I want to relieve some of the pressure on my back and be better prepared for back surgery if that becomes a need.

I can't help but think that the person who was declined because of a one pound gain would have been declined anyway. A person's weight can fluctuate by a few pounds from day to day. It sounds to me like the insurance company was looking for a reason to say no.

All those of us who weren't successful on our medically supervised program can do at this point is apply for coverage and hope for a positive outcome. I suppose the worse thing that happens is we're declined and told to try it again, which would suck kinda hard.

Good luck to you!

Beautylocs

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