My first consultation with the surgeon is Monday, July 28. I am right at the 40BMI. Going to eat lots this weekend to ensure I make the weight! I am only pre-diabetic, so that didn't count as a co-morbidity with my insurance (then I would have only needed a 35 BMI). I have Anthem BCBS of CA and supposedly they approve even if you are right at 40. Any suggestions? Wish me luck!

I am not sure I am doing this right, I have been lurking around for several months but this is my first post.

I have had my surgeon's first consult & am currently seeing the dietitian (3 month insurance requirement), my question is: how do you deal with being at a 41bmi and still showing that you are 'compliant ' to the supervised diet without loosing too much as to not be approved?

Sorry if this is considered hijacking the thread, thanks any advise.

Do you have any co-morbidities?

I do not have any documented co morbidities, overall I am in good health and want to keep it that way. I have been seeing my mother face weight related health issues in the last year (she was overweight to obese my entire life with good overall health, but that is all changing and quickly). I began at a BMI of 42 and with some diet and lifestyle changes recomended by the dietitian/nutritionist have lost roughly 4lbs in a month which dropped me 1/2 a percentage point.

Double check that you actually are required to lose weight. Maintaining your current weight may be enough. Everyone's requirements are different so that may not be the case. I don't have to lose any weight at all; I just can't gain weight.

BitterSweet* - Thank you I will double check for sure. I just assumed and I guess I should have had more direct questions when at my appointment instead of just floating along.

Lol! It's a lot to take in! Best wishes to you.