Hi,

So I finished my 3 month pre op. The dr office called me today and said that most likely my insurance will not cover the surgery since I had gained 17pds.. I am devastated!! I explained to them that I had been taking Phentermine for over 3 years and as soon as I stopped taking it I have gained like crazy!!! I feel like I have changed my eating habits.. At times I feel like I was starving yet I still gained??? I am frustrated at this point. I was suppose to have surgery next Friday September 26. But the lady at the doctors office said she is most positive that my insurance will deny it. Has anyone had this problem where they gained weight while at pre-op and what did your insurance say?

Going off phentermine is awful, isn't it. I gained 10 easily in 6 months. I hope, if you discover you are denied, you don't give up. Adipex or generic was one of the reasons I used as to get the WLS. It is not as effective of a solution for long term weight loss.For the Bariatric stuff, I went through a 6 month program with the doctor, and nutritionist. While it may seem like a long time, it flew by, and has me so mentally prepared for my surgery on the 22nd. If you do get denied, keep at it. Talk with your insurance company. I have found them to be helpful and provided info that I needed.

And, not all office staff is competent, or kind. So, she may have been having a bad day. Best wishes to you. Again, don't give up, I was a year in the process. And all of a sudden I am here sipping chicken broth, and crossing day 4 off of my 10 day pre op diet.

Yes Phentermine is awfull and addicting!! I really wasn't prepared for this.. I just hope that I will get approved and I will definitely not give up!