6 month weight loss trial?
So I start seeing my nutritionist on Tuesday. Can anyone tell me what to expect? I've tried losing weight all my life (literally, my first diet was at age 6) and I'm worried that I won't be able to lose a sufficient amount to prove to the ins company that I'm serious.
Any help on this would be awesome. I don't have a lot of people I can talk to about my decision on RNY, so many are against it. The only people who truly know are my boyfriend, sister and my dad.
I didnt have to lose any weight. I actually gained 8lbs. I am on steroids for asthma which makes me gain and my NUT understood that. I'm approved and scheduled for 9/4. If you talk to your NUT find out how important it is to him/her that the weight is lost. After all, if losing weight was easy none of us would be here...
Just don't stress Congrats in starting this journey, I'm pretty much exactly where you are.
I truly don't mind the six months AT ALL! Anything that will set me up for success is welcomed. I know that with proper planning I will do this, and what's another 6 months anyway? I've been overweight/obese my whole life so I'll just take these next months to get all my ducks in a row and mentally prepare myself.
Good luck with your journey!!!
CPA- You are right. The 6 month transition is to your benefit. It is all part of the program so it doesn't matter that you have had to wait. It took me 4 1/2 months to get all my medical tests finished. As a diabetic I was already somewhat used to the low carb diet but I had to develop better control, especially on eating out and portion control. I was able to stop all caffeine and carbonated beverages and rarely miss them at all now.
Take the time to practice some new recipes and freeze some pureed dinners and drink you quota so you will be ready for post op. The time will go quickly.
But with that being said, i'm just a tad bit nervous. What if I complete the trial and I am still denied? I can't help but think things like that :/
I'll have a hard time supplying that, but im still pressing forward with my fingers crossed.
And thank! Good luck to you on your journey as well
I wouldn't necessarily trust the coordinator. Perhaps call your insurance again and verify this stuff is required or even ask them for the actual documentation from your plan. Mine has a very long document that outlines literally everything. I already caught my surgeons office on something they told me and turns out my insurance requirements were different than they thought...