I am new to the forum. I am a 32yr old female with a BMI of 38. I am at 5 of 6 in weigh ins for insurance. My last weigh in is January 15th. I am conserned about my insurance approval. My Dr. says he doesn't see any reason for denial. However I am worried because 2 of the 5 weigh ins I lost weight, however the last two I have gained. If I've gained, will my insurance deny me? I am so excited about the future and am praying for approval. Can anyone help or have advice? My insurance is Blue Cross/Blue Sheild.

@@Rtbrewer2 All insurance company's are different so I can't tell you an answer but you should have the insurance companies requirements it depends on what they Say. I would think you should still be ok especially if you Dr says you will be. He/she has probably seen a lot of cases and knows. Good luck!

Thank you for the reply.

I have Anthem BCBS and was approved in a week. I only lost 2 lbs from first visit to approval. As long as you're over 35 BMI you should be fine. But, they will want to see losses from the pre-op diet most likely. Like @@Elode said, each one is different though.

I am new to the forum. I am a 32yr old female with a BMI of 38. I am at 5 of 6 in weigh ins for insurance. My last weigh in is January 15th. I am conserned about my insurance approval. My Dr. says he doesn't see any reason for denial. However I am worried because 2 of the 5 weigh ins I lost weight, however the last two I have gained. If I've gained, will my insurance deny me? I am so excited about the future and am praying for approval. Can anyone help or have advice? My insurance is Blue Cross/Blue Sheild.

I have the Blue Cross Blue Shield- Highmark and I don't think you have anything to worry about. I was on a supervised diet for 6 mths and all I was able to lose was 5 lbs and I gained it right back. On my last visit, I lost the 5 again. I know it is Water weight because I retain a lot of it. You will be fine. Just follow the criteria they require. I do believe is 6 mths of dietician visits (consecutively) and psych eval. BMI is 40 plus or 35 with other health conditions. As long as the dietician puts in her notes that you are trying hard and understand the changes to come, etc....you should be okay. My approval took 2 days.

Thanks pacwomen that really helps. I have 1 weigh in and my psych eval left. So think positive for me and pray.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help.

Weight gain has been my concern too. The weight I lost in the first month, I have gained back in the last two months.

Good Luck Rtbrewer2, Hope you get approved.