Well, I started my 6 month Dr. supervised weight loss program a month ago - - went in for weigh in and lost 12 pounds. Dr. is happy and says this is just what the insurance co wants to see - he is not worried that I will lose too much to be approved.

My BMI was 42 - -now, it obviously is less - - I am worried if I go below 40 I won't be approved.

I totally understand your feelings, I would be too. But remember that the doctor deals with this all the time and if he says it will be okay then don't worry. You will be fine. Congrats on the 12 lbs. That is a great accomplisment.

Alesha

Thanks for your reply! I noticed you are in NY. Where are you having surgery -- I am planning on NYU..

Well, I started my 6 month Dr. supervised weight loss program a month ago - - went in for weigh in and lost 12 pounds. Dr. is happy and says this is just what the insurance co wants to see - he is not worried that I will lose too much to be approved.

My BMI was 42 - -now, it obviously is less - - I am worried if I go below 40 I won't be approved.

Congrats on your first month's weight loss. I wouldn't worry about getting below 40BMI and being approved. I'm in the same situation and believe my surgeon when he tells me to continue to lose. He's been doing this a long time. Good luck. The time goes by faster than you think it will.

I was told they use your BMI from your original weight, before you started losing on the 6-mo diet. You are doing great!

I have my 6th month visit next week and I can't believe how quickly it has gone by. I know it seems like a long time but it really will go fast. Great job on losing so much!