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thank you all for your information. I have read through all of the policies through my insurance and I have to have a BMI of 35 or higher and at least one co-morid condition, I have to have 180 days of being involved with the classes (7 visits) but there is no mention of if you gain weight or lose weight. I will check with the doctor and the insurance and see what they say because I don't want to go through all of this to be denied. I Know they have to do things a certain way and I understand that. thanks again everyone I appreciate it

hello everyone. I am new here and hoping to find some advice. I just registered for my consultation which will happen next week. I am then going to have to wait until July before I can do anything because of my insurance. But I have some questions. When I called and set up the appointment, I was told that my BMI is just over 35 and it has to stay above 35 to be eligible, so I can't lose any weight or I wouldn't be eligible. I know that I will be weighed next week when I go in, and then I start the monthly check ins with the doctor and I am assuming that I will be weighed at these and I would think that the goal of these is to work towards some weight loss. What I don't understand though is if I were to lose a few pounds in the next 6 months, would they then tell me I couldn't have the surgery? I am just confused I guess. I know my weight fluctuates and if I thought I could get my weight down on my own, I wouldn't even be headed down this path but I would hate to try my hardest to show that I am really trying to be healthy and lose 5 pounds to be told I can't have surgery. any info would be helpful thanks