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[Idahomommy04 1]

I recently just found out from my doctors office that if at anytime during the 6 month pre surgery program you gain even a pound.. Medicaid and many other insurances will deny your surgery!?!? Can anyone confirm or deny this. I'm very shocked. Not only does my thyroid keep me at the same weight but for the last 4 months I went in I was on my first day of my period! What women doesn't bloat on her period? Even when I was skinny I would gain and bloat on my period. Does the insurance companies really not get this?? Anyone have any additional information or currently have Medicaid as their insurance?

[chanelle102 173]

I am in ny gained 10 pounds during those 6 months n I was approved in 2 days

[Idahomommy04 1]

I am in ny gained 10 pounds during those 6 months n I was approved in 2 days

Thank you for your reply. I wonder if Idaho Medicaid is different from other states. Congrats on your surgery!!!

[Teachamy 1,042]

This was a condition of my surgeon's office, not insurance.

[Idahomommy04 1]

This was a condition of my surgeon's office, not insurance.

I'm praying really hard because I'm 2 pounds over and my last appointment is Tuesday. So I'm literally on a all liquid diet until then. Thank you for your reply

[joodster219 7]

I have BCBS-MI and the nurse in the surgeons office said I have to lose something, not a lot, but don't gain. I am on a 6 month supervised diet, as well. I hate to say it, but the night before you go to weigh in, take 4 dulcolax tablets... you will lose something. I did this for a colonoscopy... with Clear liquids. PHEW... it was horrible. LOL

[chanelle102 173]

Thank you for your reply. I wonder if Idaho Medicaid is different from other states. Congrats on your surgery!!!

Yes you should find out!!! I'm down 75 pounds since nov 24 my liquid diet!!! It is the best thing good luck

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

I have BCBS-MI and the nurse in the surgeons office said I have to lose something, not a lot, but don't gain. I am on a 6 month supervised diet, as well. I hate to say it, but the night before you go to weigh in, take 4 dulcolax tablets... you will lose something. I did this for a colonoscopy... with Clear Liquids. PHEW... it was horrible. LOL

This is terrible advice. Please refrain from such suggestions.

[E2013 31]

My insurance company required I lose 5%. (15lbs) I lost and gained the first four months of my 6 month diet. Finally last two months I got it in gear and lost the weight. If I hadn't I wouldn't have been approved.

[Idahomommy04 1]

My insurance company required I lose 5%. (15lbs) I lost and gained the first four months of my 6 month diet. Finally last two months I got it in gear and lost the weight. If I hadn't I wouldn't have been approved.

Thanks for your reply I am doing ok so far but I'm praying I get approved.

[want2besleeved87 60]

I have medicaid and i gained weight in my 6 months and was approved in 3 days.

[Idahomommy04 1]

I have medicaid and i gained weight in my 6 months and was approved in 3 days.

That's awesome! What state do you live in?

[want2besleeved87 60]

That's awesome! What state do you live in?

I live in MD but i had my surgey in DC an hour and a half away from my home because i have medicaid