Did Anyone Have To Gain Weight To Qualify?

[Susysleever 265]

Susysleever...I so agree with you. The game is really getting to me. I am 5.9 and 240. when I went to the surgeons office in october to start my 3 months of Aetna insurance requirements and I has lost a few pounds on my first appt so I went in weighing on the low end of border line BMI but still there. Went for an appt the first of November and I gained 3 pounds and get told Aetna may deny me for gaining weight but then I am told by the nutritionist to not lose a bunch of weight or I will be under BMI. Oh My Gosh...REALLY!!!! now I have become a nervous wreck..what if I gain what if I lose??? What if I get denied over this crap?! its so frustrating and a stupid stupid game

Thats why I am going to Mexico. Tired of waiting.

[Mama Spike 144]

I put 5lb. Ankle weights on a couple visits as I couldn't quite get to 40.0.

[Susysleever 265]

I was planning a mexican holiday. But if insurance will pay

[blackbeautywaiting 59]

Mama Spike...did that really work?

[Mama Spike 144]

It helped me stay at 40.0 and my insurance just approved. It is unbelievable that you can work so hard to try and lose or gain weight and your body won't let you!

[blackbeautywaiting 59]

First day of appointments...I'm sooo nervous...my mom asked why u go thru so much for this...if it's something u really want you'll do whatever u have to to succeed...

[Georgia 2,908]

Somehow I find myself laughing out loud at this thread! Actually, I was riding along in my car today and remembering when my niece said (before WLS) "you'll never get approved!" And I said, "Oh, I could gain a few pounds if necessary!" LOL

Well, by the time I made up my mind to pursue I met the 35 BMI and had several co-morbidities. 3 1/2 years later. 110 pounds lighter, wearing size 4/6 ( I'm 5'8"). And completely happy with my sleeve and the decision. NO meds or co morbidities today!

Good luck to all of you! It's life changing!

[Tropical.Lover 24]

Thats why I am going to Mexico. Tired of waiting.

Good For you !!!!

) )

[Tropical.Lover 24]

Somehow I find myself laughing out loud at this thread! Actually, I was riding along in my car today and remembering when my niece said (before WLS) "you'll never get approved!" And I said, "Oh, I could gain a few pounds if necessary!" LOL

Well, by the time I made up my mind to pursue I met the 35 BMI and had several co-morbidities. 3 1/2 years later. 110 pounds lighter, wearing size 4/6 ( I'm 5'8"). And completely happy with my sleeve and the decision. NO meds or co morbidities today!

Good luck to all of you! It's life changing!

Terrific !!!

& Thank You )

Edited December 24, 2013 by Tropical.Lover

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I was asked not to lose any. My pre diet was just writing down what I ate and not lose.

[RockinGal 15]

Yes. I am same height and they are having to throw out my weight for 2010 because it was 12# to low and they are going to weigh me January 2nd to get BMI over 40 for 3 consecutive years. We also have to find a medical record that says I weighed 207 in 2011 to get approval. They say I am going to be scheduled for my band in January and have my Liver class on 1-2-2014. Excited, but nervous something will fall through. We all know it is quite a commitment just getting through all the Dr.s appointments, weigh ins, not to mention the wait. I am praying they get the approval they anticipate. Would hate to have to start all over again.

[booger 19]

I gained like 15 lbs to qualify