Hi all. I started the process for the surgery in June. My insurance requires 6 months of weights- that puts me on track for a November surgery. The office I went to the coordinator said I shouldn't lose or gain more than about 7 pounds from now until the surgery. I'm a little concerned about this. I want to eat healthier and I don't necessarily lose weight easily but I'm worried about losing more than 7 pounds. I have about 150 pounds to lose and can't do that on my own so I definitely need the surgery. Will I be denied if I lose more than 7 pounds. Like let's say even 10. Shared Experiences welcome!!!!

Hi, welcome aboard! I'm relatively new to the site myself I am required to lose 5% of my weight on my own before my surgeon will operate so I didn't have the experience you had. Just started a minimum 3 month supervised diet...I would advise asking specifically WHY they said that just to confirm that A) that is what they meant and/or you heard right! Good luck, you will find lots of folks willing to share here on the site. Beth