6 month diet - what's the catch?

[edub 5]

I'm about to begin mine and I'm wondering what they need to see and what they will deny me for. Obviously losing 80lbs would get one denied, but what about losing none or gaining.

[dlacny 0]

I didn't lose any weight and I was accepted. Good luck!

[MaggieB 6]

I didn't lose or gain. My BMI was right at 40 the doctors office told me to maintain my current weight.

[EndlsDremer 0]

I'm on month 4 of my 6th month supervised diet. I really think it depends on your insurance company, what your starting weight/BMI is, health problems, etc... I haven't lost any weight, I've actually gained 6 pounds in 4 months, and I was really worried when I met with the surgeon, but neither the surgeon or my PCP seem worried about the gain. My BMI is over 40, and I have health issues... My surgeon did mention something about my insurance company being one of the easier ones to be accepted by though... BCBS PPO of PA.

In any case, it's always better to lose a little weight and be as healthy as you can for surgery... easily said! :thumbup:

[BetsyB 9]

It depends on your insurance. My policy used my BEGINNING weight to determine surgical eligibility. They required 3 months of supervision, but my doctor's office determined the requirements for that. THEY required a 6-pound loss (to demonstrate compliance); my insurer did not require this loss.

Ask your doctor's office insurance specialist to spell out what you need to do, specifically, to stay within the terms of your policy; there are so, so many variations.