My insurance company says that I need to have medical weight loss prior to surgery. What does that mean?
Medical weight loss is often required by an insurance company or as a recommendation from a member of the Surgical Weight Loss team. Medical weight loss consists of meeting with the dietitians and, in some cases the behavioral health specialist, monthly. In addition, your family physician must recommend a medical weight loss course of treatment that includes monthly follow-up visits with monthly weigh-ins and documentation. Medical weight loss is generally required in three, six, or 12 month increments. Your individual medical weight loss requirements will be discussed on your initial office visit.
