I am currently on my last month seeing my nutritionist for the 3 month program required by Aetna for WLS. So far all together I have gained 4lbs over the two months I have been seeing her and have yet to lose any.( I started at 391.6 my last WI was 395.6). I explained to my nutritionist that I was experiencing Water retention thus the reason for my weight gain. I struggle with PCOS which I've learned also makes it hard for me to lose weight. Last week I also found out that I may have ovarian cancer which my GYNO says is due to my size. I am currently 26 and on my parents medical plan which will end for me in 2015 so this is my last shot. If I don't get this surgery this year I will not have the opportunity again. I have seen different stories of people being denied due to gaining weight. Can anyone shed some light on this please? If I lose weight this month will I still be approved although I gained weight the first two months?

TIA

They said the nutritionist wrote down that I started at 385 which I dont agree with and that my last weigh in was 392. So basically I gained 7lbs.

What makes me the most angry is that I was told it didn't matter if I gained or not.

I would ask them to delay sending the package to insurance for 2 weeks. Make believe you are on a 2-week pre-op diet. You can knock the 7 lbs. off by then.

I would ask them to delay sending the package to insurance for 2 weeks. Make believe you are on a 2-week pre-op diet. You can knock the 7 lbs. off by then.

Unfortunately, it has already been submitted. Im trying to remain optimistic my bmi is 58.8 with pcos and high blood pressure. I hope thats enough.

Unfortunately, it has already been submitted. Im trying to remain optimistic my bmi is 58.8 with pcos and high blood pressure. I hope thats enough.

OK, why not go on the diet, and IF they turn you down, do the Protein drinks & get a new number to go along with your appeal.

That's my plan. I'm going to do my best to get back under "385" which apparently I started at in case that I am denied. Tomorrow I am calling the nutritionist to set up another appointment.

That's my plan. I'm going to do my best to get back under "385" which apparently I started at in case that I am denied. Tomorrow I am calling the nutritionist to set up another appointment.

Any word on ur approval??

Any word on ur approval??

No not yet. But I am desperately contemplating calling them today and seeing if its been processed yet. Today is day 5.

Any word on ur approval??

No not yet. But I am desperately contemplating calling them today and seeing if its been processed yet. Today is day 5.

Can't hurt!! Praying for your approval!!

Can't hurt!! Praying for your approval!!

Thank you!

As of today I am APPROVED for surgery seven days after submission! I am so happy when she told me I yelled in excitement. I was discouraged for a moment but it happened! I have an appointment with my surgeon on August 21st so hopefully sometime next month I will be saying hello to a new me!

<p>As of today I am APPROVED for surgery seven days after submission! I am so happy when she told me I yelled in excitement. I was discouraged for a moment but it happened! I have an appointment with my surgeon on August 21st so hopefully sometime next month I will be saying hello to a new me!</p>

OMG!! CONGRATS!!! U must be thrilled!!

So happy for you!!

OMG!! CONGRATS!!! U must be thrilled!!

So happy for you!!

Thank you! Any word on your appeal yet?

Not yet...but I will keep fighting!!

I'm calling Aetna now...they got my appeal letter last Friday. Pray for me!!

Not yet...but I will keep fighting!!

I'm calling Aetna now...they got my appeal letter last Friday. Pray for me!!

Don't give up I am sure it will all be worth the fight for us both. Let me know if you find out anything and I will keep praying you get your approval soon.