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I have my last appointment next week to finish out my 6 months required for insurance approval. Im worried I wont get approved because ive only lost 5lbs... I am hoping that being I didnt gain I will still get approved. I did change my diet alot, no pop of any kind, cut back on sweets but I did have a few cheat days here and there... its the mental after surgery I wont be able to eat this mind game.. Ugh what do you all think will I still have a shot? I have upmc for you I live in PA

I was told not to gain weight. But im not sure if that was every month or overall lol

I was just wondering after bypass how many of you dont have lose skin? Is it possiable to not need any plastics? I am just now at the start of my journey, going to pre surgical class tom. I know everyones different. I have a big butt, large thighs and big arms, I will not be able to get plastics I have 3 kids so they are my budgeting priority lol. Im excited to be on the way to a healthier me reguardless if I end up with extra skin.

Thanks everyone! Steph did they explain everything really well? What did they tell you about bmi? Also what insurance do you have if you dont mind me asking

My pre surgical class is June 8th at hope bariatrics in pa, I have upmc for you insurance. My weight is 275 with a bmi of 42 I think, Im so worried on the 6 month diet im going to lose to much and go under a 40 bmi and get rejected... I have been a yoyo diet kinda girl my whole life, Im so ready to eat to live and not live to eat! I have been reading all the info I can and some people say its starting bmi that counts and others say if I go under 40 bmi before approved that I will get denied... ugh so worried about it I cant think about anything else and I havnt even got to first appointment...I see my pcp on the 24th

I have a bmi of 42 now im worried on the weight loss program il be under 40 bmi before dr sends for approval, so I thought id ask if they count the starting weight or right before?

Thank you all! So glad to be able to ask questions

Hello Im hoping someone can answer some questions from me. I have upmc for you insurance. I am 275 lbs right now, my bmi is 42, I have no other health problems other than being overweight. Question is if I go under 40 bmi withen 6 months program am I then not able to get surgery? I am in PA and going through hope Bariatrics program, my pre surgical class is June 8th

Is it 6 months total? Do you know how long it takes from start to approval?

Thanks It would just be heartbreaking to lose to much to get the surgery, I have been a yoyo diet person my whole life. I need this surgery