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BigDreams

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  1. Hi! My very first appointment is next Wednesday and I've been reading everything I can about the different procedures. I already called my insurance company to find out the criteria for getting WLS and it appears I meet them all already! My question: is there a difference between a medically supervised weight loss program and a structured weight loss program? I see people talking about their 6 month medically supervised diet, with weigh ins and nutritionist appointments. When I called my insurance company they told me that I just had to have done 6 months of a structured diet program any time in the last two years. Either 6 consecutive months or at least two 3 month periods. I was thinking that my stints with MyFitnessPal and exercise would count, but I'm not so sure. I know I can ask next week, but was wondering if anyone else had a requirement worded similarly. Other than that, I'm thinking my approval process will go smoothly. I have a PPO through bcbs Maryland and it pays for everything, 100%. Yay!

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