To join, or not to join...

I am pre-op, still in the evaluation stage and have been thinking alot
about re-joining a gym. I have a BMI of 40 (so I JUST make it for the
requirements). I'm afraid that if I join a gym and loose weight that
(if approved) insurance will not help me w/ my procedure. Should I
weight till after surgery or should I join now and get back into the
swing of things before surgery?

Thanks for your opinion/insight!

Nikki

Have you had your consultation yet and filled all the other requirements for surgery? Your insurance will probably use your weight from your surgery consultation to determine whether they'll cover the procedure, so unless you've got a required 6 month diet or something, you should be okay to join a gym once you've had your consultation. If you haven't had the consultation, though, and you're borderline, I would put off joining the gym until you've had the consultation.

Join now, get in the habit of going and figure out which equippment you are comfortable on. Just do light exercise... focus more on the toning and endurance... weightloss will come later. :)

laurend,

I've had an initial consult, but I know that my insurance documentation will not be submitted until i go thru the psych consult. I think i will take your advice and wait until the results of the psych consult are completed and my proceedure has been approved by insurance.

Thank you!