Gaining Weight During Gastric Sleeve Surgery Approval Process

[bes 6]

So im wondering if i could get denied if ive gained weight before the approval. Ive gained about 15 pounds since my first appointment with the dr (October) now im on my 2 month of the 90day requarment. I think im just nervous and i eat eat eat. Never have i been a eater when nervous. Thanks for the help friend.

[iegal 460]

Speaking in general terms since you do not say who your insurance is now.

I don't think insurance will deny you but your surgeon might. WL surgeons tend to want people who really want to lose weight (not that you don't). Gaining weight will not up your BMI for insurance as your weight is measured from your intial appointment. Hang in there Bes and try not to drown your emotions in food.

PS - I gained 5 pounds in the waiting process so I understand.

[bes 6]

Thanks for the quick responce and sharing youre expirience with me!! I have Aetna *** my start weight was 205 and now its 218