What does this mean...The individual must have serially documented active participation in a non-surgical weight reduction regimen for at least 6 continuous months, in the 2 years prior to surgery, to enable both behavioral changes and adequate assessment of anticipated postoperative dietary maintenance. These efforts must be fully appraised and documented by the physician requesting authorization for surgery?

Does this mean it has to be Dr supervised or I just have to have diets I've been on and weight I've lost myself? Thank You.

I had a form to fill out with what diet I was on, what behaviors I was following and weight changes for 6 months. I got my weight history for the past 2 years and proof I was on Weight watchers. I wasn't on it for the whole 6 months but the surgeons office said I should be ok. I'll find out if I'm approved here soon.

But I don't BCBS in California. I have BCBS in Ohio.

I have BCBS in PA and for me that was the 6 month supervised diet through my surgeons office.

Edited September 27, 201510 yr by TMG1980TMG

Thanks ladies. I'm calling insurance tomorrow to find out for sure. I'll respond when I know.

It is the 6 months supervised by physician. 2 months down, 4 to go. ????

I just found out Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York now requires 7 months. It totally sucks as I am scheduled down to the wire.