Hi, I'm waiting on my referral. Doing a ton of research. If I start to lose weight now will I get credit for it?

waiting on referral - start to lose weight now will I get credit for it?

@@viv57

sounds like you just starting the process???

if you aren't having surgery for a few months it would be great to loose some weight

the more you loose before surgery, obviously the less you have to loose PO

i don't "think" you get credit for that weight loss, (except from me ) but its great to start loosing

once you start to work with your surgeon, he will tell you (probably) that you must loose 5% or 10% of your present weight before he will perform surgery

this is the time I "think" you would get "credit" toward your weight loss with insurance/doc

if you weigh 250 lbs you must loose 12.5 lbs (5%) or 25 lbs (10%)

or insurance might require that loss???

don't know what your height/weight = BMI is???

their have been earlier discussion of people having a "lower" BMI then being scared of not weighing enough to continue to be approved for surgery!!!

But many people have lower BMI's and have been approved

if you don't weigh enough, co-morbities too - might not be approved for surgery

crazy that insurance WANTS us to be heavier, sicker, more co-morbities

woo hoo you are in terrible shape, now you can have surgery!!!

crazy, crazy world/insurance

have fun jumping through the hoops

good luck

kathy

Bmi is 46.8

Co-morbitues copd moderate asthma, hiatal hernia, sleep apnea

I gave kaiser insurance.

I'm not sure how I will do this without my families support

I understand their feelings

I've had bad reaction. To supplaments n vitimans in the padt. I think cause they were not a good quality, I just don't know.

This us there concern the vitimans

I have Kaiser too. BMI of 41, no co-morbidities as of yet and I'm having surgery on Monday 7/13!

Don't let the Vitamin issue bother you yet. You'll have several visits with nutritionist, psychologist, and any other specialists who need to evaluate your special circumstances. Maybe an allergist can determine the cause of your adverse reaction. There are so many Vitamins out there--prescription, over-the-counter, etc.

If you are just starting the process, there will be plenty of opportunity to discuss all you past and present issues. You'll find solutions and you're also likely to find more hurdles. Just take it one appointment at a time, one day at a time, and try to remain positive and patient (easier said than done!).

Where are you located? I am in Atlanta, but every Kaiser region has its own plan, protocol, and surgeon (s) for this procedure. As far as losing weight now, YES! Do it! Start replacing Breakfast and/or lunch with a Protein shake. Walk 30minutes every day. And make to drink at least 64ounces of Water daily. Kaiser takes your initial weight and BMI--which your PCP is going to include in the referral. They won't punish you for improving.

Good luck!!!

I'm in Modesto calif, your surgery is tomorrow, congratulations.

You must be nervous.

Thank you for the information

Let's stay in touch, let stay in touch.

What was are you having in the morning?

I appricate your feed back. I was afraid to start losing weight niw, I thought they would hold it agin st me.

What type if protein shake do you recommend?