When does the six-month weight loss attempt begin?
At least one attempt of a medically-supervised diet must be documented for at least six consecutive months in a one-year period prior to the request (predetermination) or date of surgery if no predetermination is requested (i.e., January – July). Six months does not equate to six physician visits. The first physician visit or visit in a supervised weight loss program does not count as a month. The month of participation ends 30 days later.
