How might this affect my surgery?

[mythreechildren2001 7]

I went to the dr today for my 2nd out of 6th medically supervised dr visit. I had an mri on Wednesday and it showed several problems (meniscus tears, cysts). Is it possible that my insurance (Cigna) would make me fix my knee before they would approve surgery? I'm hoping to have my weight loss surgery in Feb and knee surgery in June. I'm a teacher and I would need more time off for my knees than for wls.

[laylasmojo 10]

I don't see why they would make you fix your knee first.. The way I see it is if you loose weight it will make it easier to heal your knee, and less likely to hurt it again.

[mythreechildren2001 7]

Thanks for your input. That certainly sounds reasonable to me, but I didn't know if it was only my wishful thinking! :thumbup:

Thanks again!

[wannalise 15]

I agree, but obviously am not an insurance rep! Most of the preop things that are of concern are the things that would affect you specifically in the surgery itself, i.e, issues with respiration or your heart. Hopefully things go very well for you. Keep on posting!

Anna