I am half way through the 6 month weigh in for insurance purposes (I have Empire Plan). My BMI is right on the borderline of 40. At the last weigh in I dipped below the 40 BMI to 38.3. (I don't have any co-morbidities.. yet!) I was taking a super strong antibiotic for a sinus infection which wreaked havoc on my stomach, making it impossible to eat or stay out of the bathroom. I am more than positive the weight loss was purely Water because after weighing myself later that same day the scale was up the 9 lbs. I am so scared the insurance won't cover the surgery now. I have an appointment with the surgeon in April to discuss a plan of action, but I was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue and what the outcome was..

I wouldn't worry too much about it. My surgeon told me it was from the 1st weigh in I had for the program, that is what the starting was.

I know all insurances are a little different though... I would see what he has to say when you see him in April.

I am half way through the 6 month weigh in for insurance purposes (I have Empire Plan). My BMI is right on the borderline of 40. At the last weigh in I dipped below the 40 BMI to 38.3. (I don't have any co-morbidities.. yet!) I was taking a super strong antibiotic for a sinus infection which wreaked havoc on my stomach, making it impossible to eat or stay out of the bathroom. I am more than positive the weight loss was purely Water because after weighing myself later that same day the scale was up the 9 lbs. I am so scared the insurance won't cover the surgery now. I have an appointment with the surgeon in April to discuss a plan of action, but I was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue and what the outcome was..

That is the exact situation I am in too. Surgery date in July or August. I am right at 40%, and need to maintain just to make sure I don't drop below and risk that chance of being denied. Really stinks cause I am loving my new fitbit!

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I have empire bcbs and I was told it is the 1st weight taken and I was encourage to lose as much as I can. Ask your surgical coordinator to verify

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