Okay so I have blue shield and my insurance is requiring the 6 months of monitored nutritional visits. This Friday will be my third visit. At my first visit I weighed in at 271, my second visit I weighed 264. Since my last visit I've gained about 4 lbs. So my question is...will I not be approved for surgery if my weight fluctuates during the 6 months? Throughout the month my weight usually goes up and down a few lbs and i'm scared they won't give me surgery because of it. Anyone know how that works ?

My insurance company wanted to see significant weight loss at each monthly interval. they required my nutritionist to send them a report. They were pretty strict and pretty clear that if I didn't stick with the program that they would deny my requests. Not all INS are like that, but I've had similar experiences with BCBS being pretty hard core about stuff. Good luck!

Okay so I have blue shield and my insurance is requiring the 6 months of monitored nutritional visits. This Friday will be my third visit. At my first visit I weighed in at 271' date=' my second visit I weighed 264. Since my last visit I've gained about 4 lbs. So my question is...will I not be approved for surgery if my weight fluctuates during the 6 months? Throughout the month my weight usually goes up and down a few lbs and i'm scared they won't give me surgery because of it. Anyone know how that works ?[/quote']

I also have BCBS, and I went up and down during my 6 months. A few of the months I lost fat and gained muscle.

Make sure to check in with the person on staff who works with the ins companies. They will have deeper knowledge than us on what,s likely to harm your chances.

That being said, I got my approval this week! It's a few final tests for me then scheduling a date.

Best of luck to you.

I have BCBS and I did 3 months of weights management. I didn't lose but gained bc of the holidays. Luckily there was no specific weight loss requirement. I guess it just varies.

Okay so I have blue shield and my insurance is requiring the 6 months of monitored nutritional visits. This Friday will be my third visit. At my first visit I weighed in at 271' date=' my second visit I weighed 264. Since my last visit I've gained about 4 lbs. So my question is...will I not be approved for surgery if my weight fluctuates during the 6 months? Throughout the month my weight usually goes up and down a few lbs and i'm scared they won't give me surgery because of it. Anyone know how that works ?[/quote']

I asked that question exactly to my dietician that was over my 6month too. She said if it was anything over 15lbs my insurance wouldn't had approved it.