Hey everyone! I kinda have a situation and I'm not real sure about what to do. My ins. covers the surgery but I it says:

The attending physician must submit records that the individual has successfully lost 10% of their initial body weight prior to the date authorization is requested. The attending physician must be someone other than the surgeon and the attempt must be within the prior 2 years

So I asked the lady at the bariatric center, does this mean I have to lose 10% before I have the surgery and she said yes. I don't mind losing the 10percent but I calculated it and my bmi will be like a 34something after I lose. The ins. also says your BMI has to be 40 or higher, or 35 and higher with comorbidities.

So what now?? I lose the 10% and then not qualify for surgery?? Has anyone ever been through this situation? Thanks for your help!

Good question. I'm in the same situation. I'll be interested what the answer to that is too. I am just starting the process and have my first seminar July 7.

Dont Worry about it, they use the weight that you started with when you came in for your first visit. If your still worried just say you are a inch smaller than you really are they dont check.

That's crazy!!! (in a good way) I never even thought of the whole height thing. A very simple solution. Thanks for the idea Yankee :thumbdown:

And let me add...that is a huge sigh of relief! Come all this way to not even be able to have the surgery...that would have been awful!