Question:
To much weight?

Is it possible to loose to much weight where your insurance will deny you? I mean I am good at loosing 20 lbs and keeping it off for a couple months but then it comes back. I just want to know can you loose to much weight?    — bridgadean (posted on August 29, 2007)

August 29, 2007
if your team fills the paperwork out correctly they will use your weight at your intial visit and that bmi..after that it doesn't matter. i lost 15 lbs before my surgery and i had no issues with insurance bcbs of mass...good luck
   — jodi T.

August 29, 2007
I would think if your doctor has approved you for gastric bypass you really shouldn't worry about 20 or 30 pounds lost.. People like me who need the bypass are more than 100 pounds over weight. Calculate your BMI and just make sure you stay in the obese category... Also, over weight people always yo-yo. That's the story of my life.. Insurance companies (i believe) like to see that too..
   — ebenitez510

August 30, 2007
SOS - Once you've started the process and paperwork, you shouldn't be denied. I was warned about checking your BMI. Keep your weight in the range for being obese and there shouldn't be a problem. Of course if you have co-morbidity's you have a better chance. Sure it is great to lose the weight, but will you keep it off and never let it return?
   — wheezer53

September 1, 2007
I think once your approved it doesn't matter regarding the weight loss. I wish I would of lost more before surgery; live and learn!
   — Julie H.