Question:
Will my insurance stay approve the surgery after I lose 10% of my weight as requested

My Dr. Pamela Foster of Standford as has a requirement that you you lose 10% of our weight before you'll do the surgery. With my current stats at 246 lbs and 5'5 tall and a BMI of 40.6, If I lose the weight I'll be 224 and a BMI of 38.6. HAS ANYONE LOST THE WEIGHT AND THEN BEEN TURNED DOWN BY INSURANCE? I have already been approved for the surgery through the Alavado Clinc in San Diego, but I want to stay closer to home. - PLEASE HELP - Thank you!    — Kimberley D. (posted on March 4, 2002)

March 4, 2002
I don't think the insurance company is ever provided the weight again unless your approval expires.
   — Candace F.

March 5, 2002
I also have Dr. Foster as my surgeon. My pre-op weight was 236 lbs, at 5'4". Don't worry, Dr. Foster uses your first initial weight when documents are submitted to the insurance company. I lost the required 10% and surgery was Jan. 8, 2002. Good luck to you!
   — Jean B.