6 month required diet on insurance questions
Different insurance companies have different requirements. Get a copy of your policy and review it carefully - then call your insurance company if you still have questions. I never was on a specific diet regime - but I saw my PCP every month for a year for other issues. He had recommended the surgery, and we discussed my weight at my visits. So he wrote a letter outlining my weight history and the fact that I saw him every month -- that was sufficient for MY insurer. Some insurers would accept the Weigh****cher program - others don't. Your surgeon's office may be familiar with what your insurer requires, but I'd check personally.
Generally speaking, it takes about six months to get through the pre-op stage, so even if you have to do a "formal supervised diet" you'll have it don in time for surgery.
Best of luck!
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
Everyone will tell you something different. I was told no weigh****chers doesn't count but maybe your insurance will accept it. I will say though I had to go through 6 months prior and now very grateful that I did. I know some people that didn't have to go through all that I did, I had many classes and a exercise program to go through. I kept everything my folder must be at least 2 1/2 inches thick with everything I had to learn. The people I know that didn't go through all that I had to is already (at 2 months out) eating as much as they want and not drinking what they should be. Going through 6 months is a big pain but it went by quick and I am very grateful for all the knowledge now. I wish you the best and good luck.
