Question:
I am doing the required 6 mo of weight watchers (pre op).

If i should happen to gain weight one week ,, even if it's only a half pound, is that going to disqualify me??    — linda H. (posted on September 9, 2010)

September 9, 2010
I don't know exactly what your program requires but my guess is that a one week weight gain of a pound or less would not hurt you. They are looking for progress in weight loss. MT suggestion is not to think of that and try to avoid any weight gain. Good luck!
   — Muggs

September 9, 2010
I am not sure what insurance you have. My insurance, Health Partners, the six months I belonged to Curves and I gained and lost through out the whole time I belonged to Curves. I think you will be okay. Good lucky.
   — dsquire

September 10, 2010
Put in a good effort and you will be fine. If they feel you are not working the program they may feel you are not ready to make the changes needed after surgery. My doctors wanted a 10 percent weight loss prior to surgery.
   — trible

September 10, 2010
The six month diet program is NOT about Losing or Gaining, it's to show the Insurance company that since their putting out so much money on your behalf that you will stick to the post-op program. Also you need to check with your insurance company as mine & other's DO NOT accept just going to Weight Watcher's. The require Monthly Documented Visits with your Primary Doctor or Surgeon. Documenting in Your Medical Records of what your doing to lose weight, what is your weight at each monthly visit, what your changing to motivate yourself and how your feeling (like happy, depressed, lonely, etc.) Your Primary Doctor will need to include these records with his/her written Medical clearance letter just before your surgery date. The doctor can't write this with just your Weight Watcher's weekly weigh-in. Check so your not disappointed and then need to do another 6 months.
   — Michael Eak

September 11, 2010
If you have Kaiser you can email me and we can talk about it... everyones insurance is diferent. I have Kaiser San Diego. Good luck either way!
   — Dawn F.

September 12, 2010
Michael is correct on what he said, I had to go to my primary care Dr once a month for documentation and I had to do this for a year. In retrospect, I am glad I had to wait, I became very informed and knowledgeable with this operation. Good luck!
   — FSUMom