So bummed! Insurance denied me because I gained weight in December. I actually did not go over my starting weight - just gained what I had lost in my first month - which I lost again in January! So frustrated! Now I have to go and get weighed again and my surgeon is going to call insurance. I even had a tentative surgery date of March 31st. Any similar experiences out there?

Just pick yourself up and dust yourself off then keep working at it. It sounds like you did not get denied rather you got a just not yet. Start working at it again and it will happen. Stay focused on the your goals!

So bummed! Insurance denied me because I gained weight in December. I actually did not go over my starting weight - just gained what I had lost in my first month - which I lost again in January! So frustrated! Now I have to go and get weighed again and my surgeon is going to call insurance. I even had a tentative surgery date of March 31st. Any similar experiences out there?

What insurance do you have?

I have Aetna. I know I need to think positive. My surgeons office seemed to think the peer to peer review would work - otherwise I am going to appeal it myself!

Hi miamx, I'm so sorry about ur denial. I have BCN of MI and they never gave a number to lose or gain. Have faith its going to work out. I zigzagged on my weight too. So don't beat urself up.They should have told u this in the beginning!!!! Please post on ur update I know you'll b OK. They should realize that this is y we need the surgery!~!!!

Oh, the good ol' days when the decision about what a patient needs, or should have, rested solely with the doctor and the patient.

Seems wrong to be denied weight loss surgery because you gained weight! That's the whole point of WLS.

Edited February 27, 201412 yr by Dr-Patient

I know!! It seems silly. If I could lose it on my own I would not need the surgery!! I will keep my head up and think positive! I guess it could be worse - I originally was told a 6 month diet and it is only 3....