Why I have to wait 6 months?

I have  HorizonNJ Familycare and was told  I have to wait 6 months for the Gastric Bypass, does anybody know why? Denise from South Amboy

do they want you to do a 6 month supervised diet with your primary doc??

if your not sure call the insurance and have someone explain to you why

I have United Healthcare and they are making me do a 6 moth medically supervised diet.  It just makes no sense at all - if we could lose weight and keep it off, we wouldn't need the surgery!
Amy

Amy ,you are so right. I tried every diet out there and still am chubby(sounds better in my mind). I was diagnosed as morbid obest.,I did start my appointments with the nutrionist and she was ready to give me a letter stating I am fine for the surgery.I just dont understand why make keep dieting,I cant diet.Im addicted to food.Im hoping to try and lose weight before March.Not sure if it will work,but  I talk to some people and they say its easier if you start a life change before the surgery.

My brother had RNY 4 years ago.  He had no counseling prior to surgery and as a result, had a tough time after.  He's in a really good place now...feels and looks wonderful.  I wouldn't want to go through that, so I'm fine with the 6 month thing, even though it is ludicrous!
Good Luck!!!
Amy

Hi Denise,

I have HorizonNJ Familycare, and I have to say I got lucky just after I had my surgery Horizon added the 6 month supervise diet.  I am so happy I didn't have to go through that,  because diets don't work for me.  Anyway, I pray that everything works out for you.  Good-Luck!!!!

Wow you were lucky I've been on my supervised diet  for 5 month now and I have only lost 4lbs I follow all the rules I have NOTgone off track ones.