So I have just completed my 6 month medically supervised weight loss progam. I lost 20 lbs in the last 6 months, not bad! But, I'm feeling a little anxious about the (Aetna) insurance approval. I'm sure it will go off without a hitch but I keep thinking that there will be a name mispelled or number inverted somewhere on my file that will cause my insurance to reject me. Sigh... I'm sure it's all in my head, but I need it all out! Meanwhile, what types of things do people do to prepare themselves for surgery? Any tips, tricks, suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Congrats and great work on losing 20 lbs during your six months! I have my final diet visit tomorrow. I however have gained weight during my six months keep us posted and best wishes for a speedy approval!

Just realized I typed. "Gramlast" not quite sure what that means! Oops. I meant "Last"

Anywhoo-- thanks a lot. How did you gain? Do you have a goal weight loss for approval?

I knew what you meant

We didn't really set a goal weight loss for the six month diet. They actually told me at the beginning my bmi was just barely qualifying so if I lost too much weight I would be denied. I wasn't concerned with that because the way I saw it, if I was able to lose weight during the diet visits, maybe I didn't need surgery after all. So I tried. And yo-yoed like I always have.

I think a big part of my struggle is that my PCP started me on Paxil for anxiety and depression about five months ago. A major side effect from that is weight gain, so I'm hoping my insurance company sees it like that.

ok well good luck! It is hard to lose and keep it off! I found myfitnesspal.com and the app to be very helpful. I log everything I eat and activity. It really help put things in perspective for me.