Hi everyone , first time posting here. My question is that on my paperwork for my insurance it states that I must have participated in a weight loss program for 6 months (either physician or non physician supervised) within the last 4 years prior to requesting Bariatric surgery.

Does anyone have experience with this? Does weight watchers or the challenges I’ve participated in at my gym last year count? I still need to confirm with my surgeon but wanted some insight from fellow patients.

Thanks!!

It varies based on insurance company. You can call them and they should be able to give you examples of what is acceptable. Typically they want something with proof of the timing, progress etc. Physician supervised means medical records and possibly a letter from your physician. Where they accept non supervised WW might be ok if you can show proof of enrollment over a continuous 6 month period.

I would think WW or Overrated Anonymous might if you have paper documentation that you consistently attended and didn't have sucessful outcome. What does anyone else think?

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Think I meant overeaters unless that was a Freudian slip lol.

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Thanks!!

58 minutes ago, Samwheater said:

weight watchers or the challenges I’ve participated in at my gym last year count?

@Samwheater

WW - Jenny Craig, Nutri System were accepted by MY insurance.

verification from a gym trainer that you went every week or so might help too.

ins. companies have different places/requirements.

Check it out, call insurance company

good luck

kathy

My insurance accepted my program JumpstartMD. They required medical supervised and I met with a PA twice a month. Insurance even covered the program (out of network but still reimbursed me 75%).
They would also accept a nutritionist visit.
My surgeons office was very helpful with that process. I would run this through the surgeons insurance coordinator.

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