Weight loss req.

Ms.econway · Jul 9, 2020

When I first did my referral I was 276. That was in January. Got the ball rolling in late Feb. March had 1st primary Dr appt. At that appt. I was up to 287. Have gotten up to 301 since. Fast forward. Now I'm down to 290. The insurance comp. Wants me at 266. Will they deny me for surg. If im not at the goal weight. Or would they approve it because I am following ALL nutritionist recommendations and have lost some weight.

3momchaos · Jul 9, 2020

It’s hard to say, but usually what the insurance company wants is how it has to go. If you have an insurance advocate at your doctors office, you should ask them for clarity on the situation.

Ms.econway · Jul 9, 2020

3momchaos said:
It’s hard to say, but usually what the insurance company wants is how it has to go. If you have an insurance advocate at your doctors office, you should ask them for clarity on the situation.

Thank you. Im going to call her

canecorso81 · Jul 9, 2020

Yea I would definitely do what insurance says that way they have no reason to having any issues with approval.

dianeseattle · Jul 9, 2020

Ms.econway said:
When I first did my referral I was 276. That was in January. Got the ball rolling in late Feb. March had 1st primary Dr appt. At that appt. I was up to 287. Have gotten up to 301 since. Fast forward. Now I'm down to 290. The insurance comp. Wants me at 266. Will they deny me for surg. If im not at the goal weight. Or would they approve it because I am following ALL nutritionist recommendations and have lost some weight.

Do you have any idea why you are going up and down with your weight?

Ms.econway · Jul 9, 2020

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dianeseattle said:
Do you have any idea why you are going up and down with your weight?
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My plumbing was clogged, im insulin resistance, and I'm getting my thyroid checked soon as well.

dianeseattle · Jul 9, 2020

Ms.econway said:
My plumbing was clogged, im insulin resistance, and I'm getting my thyroid checked soon as well.

Sorry if I missed this and you answered already but do you now have an actual surgical date?

I think nowadays doctors are required to test you to see if you can stay on a healthy eating plan. Otherwise it is a waste of insurance money to put you through this.

There are a lot of physical conditions that compel people toward bariatric surgery. But the most powerful problem is your eating disorder. That's the thing you need to make your peace with and that's the thing most people struggle with, before and after the surgery.

Nancy S · Jul 22, 2020

I have heard if u are close they will do it. But everywhere seems different so I’m just trying to get to 282 from 299 so I can schedule my surgery.