I am hoping my surgeon will recommend the lap band. My first visit is November 16,2012. Tuesday, November 6 was one of the happiest days of my life. I found out that my insurance will pay 100% of surgery. Within one hour of finding out I called the Dr's office to find out the next seminar. I was starting within an hour. I dropped everything I was doing to make it there. By Thursday I received a call from their office stating that I was approved but had to go through a 3month period where I need to try to lose some weight with by other methods. Can anyone shed any light on this if you have gone through this process.

Ask the doctor's office for a prelim diet. Usually they have one that they prefer.

Thank You, I'm glad for this site. I have been reading other posts and realize there is a lot to learn. I Can't wait to post after my doctor's appt.

I had to do a 6mth supervised diet. Went to PCP every month. I lost a couple lbs a month, was afraid if I lost too much they would deny me. After ins approval I kicked it up a notch and lost 34 lbs before surgery. My Dr allowed me to choose my own diet, I did MyFitnessPal 1500 cal.

Best wishes on your journey!

most people have to do a six month diet for the insurance. If you can afford it have the doctor recommend a nutritionist ( most insurance will not cover this ) the cost will be about 100 a month. That way all will be documented. Good luck and hugs

You don't tell us your weight or your BMI. that in some cases determines how much you should lose.. If you have a little to lose and lose to much the insurance can deny you by saying you can do this on your own.......If you have a lot to lose then this maybe an indicator of how you can lose weight.. Ask your Dr. he deals with insurance companys all the time and he can can tell you what he thinks is correct and what diet to follow. Best wishes.

Thanks Mayasgram, my bmi is 50 and I'm hoping he will recommend the lap band over the other procedures. I have been practicing chewing my food slower and not eating seconds. I am a snacker so I was careful not to buy junk food. I will start back on my body by vi shakes tomorrow. I want to lose at few pounds before I go to Dr. Sharma's office on Friday.