I keep reading about the 5 year weight loss history. What is the deal with that? Do you have to be 5+ years overweight to have the surgery? I have only been overweight for 3 years. I'm 5'5 and 245 now. I was 140 before I got pregnant and was 227 when my son was born. I dropped down to 180 right after and well, 2 1/2 years later here I am at 245.I am going in on Saturday for a seminar. Just didn't know if it would hold me back.

Well, I am not sure if this is what you are referring to, but MY insurance company requires 6 months of consecutive weight loss attempt through doctor, or weight loss clinic or whatever. And it stipulates that said documentation must be WITHIN the last 4 years. I don't have anything within the last 4 years, even thought I have made SEVERAL attempts to lose, have lost, and gained all back PLUS.

This means I will have to be on some weight loss program for 6 months before being approved. :w00t:

Hello and welcome to lbt tele.

Unfortunately for me yes I have been overweight more than 5 years. My insurance required 5 years.

Suzkelly that is very normal that they require you to complete a 6 month diet. Let's just say I was less than enthuastic about it. I just went to see a dietitician 1 time a month for 6 visits and I lost 4lbs total lol. My insurance accepted that as an attempt. I think it's just a hoop they want you to jump through.

This is the first I have heard of the 5 year thing. Well, I've been a YO YO for as long as I can remember. LOL.

Brandy, yes I guess it is a hoop.. I just feel so ROTTEN and need this Jumpstart so badly. ugh.

Have you went to the same doctor for the last 5 years?

I didn't have a regular doctor for the full 5 years... when I submitted the surgeon just used the records from my last doctor and I think it only had info on the last 3 years.. but I can't say for sure.