calicowgirl

I posted this in the insurance part of the forum but haven't gotten a response yet.
I started my 6 month diet at 275 lbs. I'm not even a month into it, but I'm commited and I've already lost about 8 lbs. The problem is, if I get down to 260, I no longer have a BMI of 40 or more. Would that disqualify me for surgery if I have no co-morbidities? I have over 5 months left! I don't want to gain, but I REALLY don't want to be disqualified!!! What's your advice? Should I try to get back up to 273 or so before my next weigh in and try to lose VERY slowly until my 6 months are up? I don't know what to do!
Is the weight/BMI they use for approval the weight you start with or the weight on the day of surgery?

Cat_Lover

Talk with your doctor....................

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coptergirl

I agree - talk with your doc. My doc and from others I have heard - they maintain your starting weight because by the time you are liquid dieting, your insurance approvals have all gone through. So I think you should be okay

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