I would like to know if they cancel you if your BMI drops. I want this so bad. I dont want it cancelled right before i go into the OR.

For my insurance, the only weight that counted for approval was my first visit to the surgeon. I have Cigna. You should ask. Good luck!

They usually only count your starting BMI, but double check with the team you are seeing. Ask tons of questions!

Safe Journey!

1 hour ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

For my insurance, the only weight that counted for approval was my first visit to the surgeon. I have Cigna. You should ask. Good luck!

Same requirements as Orchids&Dragons I have Cigna as well.

Through my team, they want your BMI to drop as low as possible before surgery because it's often easier to lose more and keep it off after the surgery. As far as I know your starting weight/BMI is all that counts, otherwise most insurances wouldn't demand that you lose as much weight as possible on a monitored diet beforehand.

One of the things that was asked during my physiological evaluation was, have you ever lost a lot of weight only to gain it back plus some? Of course the answer was yes as is with most people seeking WLS. I think part of what determines weather you are eligible for WLS is if you have ever been part of the yo-yo dieting club. I have a feeling with all things considered before approval, you could probably get down to your goal weight and still get the surgery, especially if you have comorbidities.

I only had to go with the starting BMI and the doctor wanted some weight loss because it makes it easier on your liver and for the surgeon to move around inside. I had a 2 week liquid pre op diet.

I would like to know if they cancel you if your BMI drops. I want this so bad. I dont want it cancelled right before i go into the OR.

Thank you all for the information. I was so worried. I cant wait to do this.

I was excited and nervous. I was just like you and I was thinking I won't pass my psych eval, I'll lose too much weight before during the pre op liquid diet, I didn't weigh enough even though my insurance already approved it, that once my Dr got in me there would be a reason not to finish, etc. I was a nervous wreck up until I woke up from surgery.

I was excited and nervous. I was just like you and I was thinking I won't pass my psych eval, I'll lose too much weight before during the pre op liquid diet, I didn't weigh enough even though my insurance already approved it, that once my Dr got in me there would be a reason not to finish, etc. I was a nervous wreck up until I woke up from surgery.

That is exactly how i feel. Cant wait to be waking up. But not till next summer.

Do you have a date yet? I'm happy I had the surgery, but it's been a roller coaster emotionally, physically, and everything in between.

Do you have a date yet? I'm happy I had the surgery, but it's been a roller coaster emotionally, physically, and everything in between.

No date i have to finish gathering my money. Insurance does not cover

No date i have to finish gathering my money. Insurance does not cover

Im so excited. I know i can do this.

Im so excited. I know i can do this.

Just took on a second job to move it faster.

That's amazing to be so dedicated. You can do this

Do you have a date yet? I'm happy I had the surgery, but it's been a roller coaster emotionally, physically, and everything in between.

Ive read a lot of comments about after surgery and it sounds like something i better get ready for. Have you gotten back b.c. to work yet. How long did you recuperate?