So since I've decided to get the surgery I have been STRESSING about having to do a six month diet. I know that a lot of people have to do it, for insurance and what not, but it was driving me crazy thinking that I might have to. It was also driving me crazy because I have no patience, so today I got the best news! My insurance doesn't require it so I'm hoping that I everything goes smoothly from here! Hoping and praying!!!

Your lucky . Good luck

Did you check with the program you're in? My insurance doesn't require one, but my program requires candidates to lose 5% of my body weight and maintain it until surgery ( I met the weight goal in Nov and still don't have a surgery date)

Sadly my bariatric resources department informed me that the diet is required. UGH! What a let down! But, at least I know that six months from now I should be getting a surgery date!

My insurance did not require a diet either, they only required a Center of Excellence. The Center of Excellence was the ones who required a 6 month PCP monitored 800-1200 calorie diet.

My insurance didn't require it but the approving personnel indicated that its a national mandate through the national association....(? Can't remember exact name) and this stalled my surgery. I also had my surgery through a center of excellence..good luck! The wait was still rewarding.

I went to a Center of Excellence. No pre op diet except the day before, obvi