My insurance company requires a 6 Month diet before the band, and I was wondering how much weight should I lose? If I loose too much maybe they will think I don't need the band and if don't lose any they may feel I'm not motivated enough for the band.... So Id like to How much other people have like what does the diet involve

I actually lost about 30 lbs. My surgeon's offcie had me on phen, I took 1/2 pill for 6 months. I had no problem getting approved, as I had high blood pressure and other problems. I, also, had much history of dieting when I when to the nutrionist which was included in my report. Good luck, Karen

I actually lost about 30 lbs. My surgeon's offcie had me on phen' date=' I took 1/2 pill for 6 months. I had no problem getting approved, as I had high blood pressure and other problems. I, also, had much history of dieting when I when to the nutrionist which was included in my report. Good luck, Karen[/quote']

I wonder if I'd be approved because I'm 24 and I have a bmi of 48 with no health issues

You'll get approved. You can get approved if you have bad migraines, I believe even. I'm only 21 with a bmi of 40. Surely you wouldn't have a problem!

You'll get approved. You can get approved if you have bad migraines' date=' I believe even. I'm only 21 with a bmi of 40. Surely you wouldn't have a problem![/quote']

Have u been banded already? If so how long and how much weight off?

call your insurance company and ask. Some allow weight loss and some will not approve if you go below a 40 BMI.

I am 23 and had a BMI of 42 to start. After receiving approval, I was free to lose weight. I lost about 20-25 pre-surgery and about 10 since.

I am 23 and had a BMI of 42 to start. After receiving approval, I was free to lose weight. I lost about 20-25 pre-surgery and about 10 since.

No not yet! May 10th I will be. This is my 6th day of liquids I've lost about a pound a day. My doctor said since I'm young and I'll be actor more I could loose up to 104 in a year,

When i first started the 6 months I was 326 with a BMI of 48. I lost 36lbs and had a BMI of 43 when I got approved. I am 22 with no comorbidities. I think your chances are pretty good.

- Natalie