MrKraid

Thanks for the responses! I will definitely have to think about it - there are two Bariatric centers in my area (Ann Arbor, MI), The University of Michigan and a Barix Clinic in Ypsilanti. The U requires the six months in the last two years regardless of what insurance requires. I don't know much about the Barix clinic, but I will post something to see if anyone has gone there. I am still leaning towards a week or two of weight gain or slamming a gallon of water before weighing in.

Hi. Although I have been stalking the forums for about a month, this is my first post. I've decided that I want to go through with VSG, but I'm not sure how to proceed. I went to my PCP for the initial visit today and my BMI was 49. I have Blue Care Network (MI) and they don't require the six month supervised weight loss if you have a BMI of over 50. I've been through all of the weight loss programs and fad diets so I know that I am capable of losing weight in six months, but my doctor hinted that I could gain the six pounds (though not his official opinion) or I could start with the weight loss program. I both feel that I want to just skip what I already know that I can do and that it would be helpful to more slowly transition to what will become my new lifestyle. I'd appreciate any thoughts about this. -John