Dr. Peter H. Kwon, Middletown/Fishkill New York

I was only 185 lbs when I got banded, no don't worry about loosing to much weight.

Once you're approved you're approved - the pre-op weightloss is to take the fat out of your liver, etc. to make the surgery go quicker/smoother.

I was banded on the 6th by dr kwon....he is great! You have to lose 5%-10% depending on insurance...I had to lose 5% and I have BCBS....Good luck!

I was only 185 lbs when I got banded, no don't worry about loosing to much weight.

Thank you so much for your response & best of luck to you on your weight-loss journey:thumbup:

I was banded on the 6th by dr kwon....he is great! You have to lose 5%-10% depending on insurance...I had to lose 5% and I have BCBS....Good luck!

I called my Ins (Oxford Health-Plans) & they told me that they did not have any requirements for pre-op weight lost. Also one of my co-workers was banded last year & said that it was not required at that time either... So I guess the 5% pre-op weight-lost for me is Dr. Kwon's orders...

Thanks for your input & the best of luck to you on your weight-lost journey:thumbup:

Once you're approved you're approved - the pre-op weightloss is to take the fat out of your liver, etc. to make the surgery go quicker/smoother.

Thanks for the knowledge Yvette & best of luck to you.:thumbup: