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Yea I was told the same thing.

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Hi everyone make sure you check with your Bariatric Office. I was told 6 months and I just found out from my Bariatrics Office that the first appointment doesn't count because you haven't been monitored for that month. You actually need to be seen 7 times.

That's what I'm worried about .. I've heard of some who's counted but I guess I just have to call and found out .. That sucks

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I was told initial consult with physician then 6 weigh ins in 180 days, once a nonth for 6 months

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I also have Oxford/UHC and my plan docs say, "Documentation of a motivated attempt of weight loss through a structured diet program, prior to bariatric surgery, which includes physician or other health care provider notes and/or diet or weight loss logs from a structured weight loss program for a minimum of 6 months."

I am going to see my nutritionist rather than do WW partly because my ins covers nut visits but also less paperwork for me to gather!

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I keep wondering do the first appointment counts ? If it don't I'll be so sad ... One more month is nothing but I just want to be done w this

did the first one count?

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I keep wondering do the first appointment counts ? If it don't I'll be so sad ... One more month is nothing but I just want to be done w this

did the first one count?

yes it did count im 2half yrs out 144 pounds lost thank you for asking

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