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I am really excited because I found out that my insurance will cover my WLS, but I have to complete a 6 month doctor-supervised weight loss program. Has anyone else had to do this, and if so, have you been turned down for surgery afterwards? If all goes well, I will be banded or having the sleeve done in September!

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I did it and it was no big deal.. You will learn a lot too if they provide you with a dietician to meet with at your appointments every month. Good luck!

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I had to do the same thing. Make sure you go to all of your appointments because the insurance company can denie you for approval.

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I am in my 5th month of my 6 mos now. Will know the end of march first of april if i am approved. I cant wait.

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I think most insurance companies require the six month program. I had to do it, so did my step-dad and my sister. I think its pretty standard. The doctor's are pretty good at making sure things get approved and that you are qualified before they put you through the six months.

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there was another post a week or two ago asking same thing

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I am really excited because I found out that my insurance will cover my WLS, but I have to complete a 6 month doctor-supervised weight loss program. Has anyone else had to do this, and if so, have you been turned down for surgery afterwards? If all goes well, I will be banded or having the sleeve done in September!

I had to do mine for 3 months and it really is not a big deal, at least it wasnt for me. Just make sure you keep your appts on time not before or after. The time will fly by....Good luck!

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I had to do a two-year program. I saw my doctor approximately every two months, counted calories, and walked 5 miles almost every single day. I didn't do anything differently---I ate healthy, but on many of the days I ate way too much. During some visits, I lost weight, yet I gained on others. My weight never stayed the same, but the experience was a true snapshot of how my weight has yo-yoed most of my life. At my final visit, I had lost 14+ pounds in the two-month time period and was concerned I wouldn't be approved. However, my insurance company received my paperwork on February 15, and the approval letter was dated February 17. The two years actually passed by much more quickly than I thought they would.

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wow Elizabeth 2 years? I am so glad i only had to do 6 mos.

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I had to do a 6mo program too, it ends officially tomorrow so hopefully all my stuff for approval will go in this week, they told me it usually takes 2-3 weeks, of course I'm hoping for a much quicker approval! Good luck to you!

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Thanks everyone! I feel better about it after reading all your responses.

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wow Elizabeth 2 years? I am so glad i only had to do 6 mos.

I'm happy you only had to do 6 months, too. Initially, I was very discouraged after receiving the denial letter, so discouraged that I considered not persevering. In fact, I didn't make my first doctor appointment until two months later. However, once I got started, the time actually passed more quickly than I thought it would. Now, I am so very happy that I followed through.

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I did it and got approved my first submission. Having surgery next friday. Goodluck do like we did, use it as a learning tool before your band. Don't be too concerned about weight loss, unless required by your insurance. My Dr used my first weigh in for the insurance, I have UHC.

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