Losing too much weight before surgery???

Just a question for everyone. But I have been on my supervised diet for 3 months now and I have lost 12lbs. How much can you actually loose during that period. I am afraid that the insurance will say "oh you lost to much weight during your supervised period, you are obviously successful, you don't need to surgery". I have BCBS and I know they can be tough. I am still over 35 BMI with comorbidities. I am afraid that they will deny me. At this rate I will end up losing 24lbs in 6 months, which is good for me but again I am not sure with the ins. I also had another question. I know that there are support groups through St. Joe's and Silver Cross Hospital's in Joliet. However I am having a hard time getting calls back on when those groups are meeting. If anyone has guidance that would be great. Thank you to all of you! Kelly

make sure you don't loose weight!

Kelly - I lost more weight than it sounds like you will but I think that I started out higher than you did. I can not remember my beginning of this journey weight but I lost about 28 pounds during my doctor supervised diet. Now I did start higher than you because my BMI the day of surgery was 45 and I have different insurance than you. I do not know how bc/bs works but I would not stop losing weight just to get approved for the surgery, that is not good either. St. Joe's support group is the third Monday of every month. I THINK it is 6:30 but honestly I have been so bad at going to support group I can not remember. IF I get another letter in the mail reminding me about support group I will post and let you know but I know for a fact it is the third Monday of the month. I am not sure if you are willing to drive to Mokena but a little further down there is a post about someone starting a small support group in Mokena. Something for you to think about at least. Where are you having your surgery? Good luck! Nancy

I know that BCBS takes your BMI from when you first started seeing your doctor. I dont know about losing the weight because I gained with my doc.

Hi Kelly, I am having my surgery through SilverCross. Call Dr. Lahmann's office and ask them when the support groups meet. They should be able to tell you. I am having my surgery tomorrow. Whoever is doing your surgery should be able to tell you how much weight you can lose with still being eligible for surgery. I lost 50 lbs. but I started with a BMI of 60. You can alsso ask Dr. Lahmann's office. They will give you that information. The number for Dr. Lahmann: 815-723-8571 Good Luck and keep up the good work. If you keep it up maybe you don't have to have surgery! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] They also have an informational meeting every Wed. night at 7:00 Good Luck, pam Feinberg