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What am I doing wrong? Seeking advice, I’m 3 months post-op and have been in a 5lbs flux for over a month. Up and down, finally saw some movement last week when I forgot to take my protein shakes for a couple of days but as soon as I started them up again I gained. Has this happened to anyone?

My surgeon allowed me to move pills after my 2 month post-op check up. The office just recommended the pro health multi with iron so I'm taking that now.

Yes! This is almost exactly the diet I was on.

I'm 5’4 and was 221, 3 months post-op and I'm down 47#. I had rny.

It really depends on where you're starting from. I'm in the same boat, I think 6-7 pound loss at my last appointment ( which was my 3 month post op). Protein is important so if you're not getting that and plenty of Water that could be contributing. I find this chart helpful.

I'm three months out and just got to 3-4oz but I think it might be different because I'm on solids. This is what my doc sent to me about the progression: Your portions should advance as follows: " From 2-3 months: your portions should be 2 oz total per meal or ¼ cup total per meal " From 3-6 months: your portions should be 3 oz total per meal 1/3 cup total per meal " From 6-9 months: your portions should be 4 oz total per meal or ½ cup total per meal " From 9-12 months: your portions should be 6 oz total per meal or ¾ cup total per meal " From 12+ months: your portions should stay at 8 oz total per meal or 1 cup total per meal

I did, I actually have an implant so I haven’t been getting my cycle. But as soon as. I started pre-op liquids it kicked in and lasted til 1-2 days before surgery. Then as soon as surgery was done (12/19) about 4 days out it kicked in again. Nothing so far in Jan but we’ll see if it remains out of sorts, I was told it’s normal because of hormones going all over the place so right now just keeping an eye on it.

Mine is still on after 17 days, I’ve been terrified to take it off for fear of take a incision scab along with it. My surgeon said in my post op on Friday that it’s time to scrub it off and probably could have been removed much earlier.

Congrats!!! Mine is on the 19th!

I’m in a slightly similar boat. Same weight and have BCBS. I was actually thinking about switching to UHC because my pcp is going out of network with BCBS, I was told the same and that I should leave it alone especially given the different requirements. I just asked the same question about backing on a different group and folks came back with helpful feedback: 1. Everyone thinks about backing out at some point. It’s surgery at the end of the day! 2. A lot of folks starts to think “I can do this on my own” but how many times have you dieted only to regain. 3. Will this help resolve current or future commodities? Natural weigh loss will obviously help but the amount of loss needed to make a dent on GERD, diabetes, etc might be more than you can accomplish alone. I’m not saying one way or another, but I would really reflect on all the pieces. Personally I’m moving forward, I just feel that I would regret not taking the steps.

I just started mine today and I'm miserable. Sounds loot it doesn't get better?!

Absolutely! Please check in when you’re up for it and I’ll do the same!

It’s ok, we’re still pretty close!

Agreed - the deductibles are based on service date, so if surgery doesn’t happy til after December and your plans run Jan-Dec you will have to cover it again. Also be sure that you know the difference between a deductible and your “out of pocket max”. Just because you met the deductible doesn’t mean you won’t end up paying toward surgery. Most insurance companies won’t cover 100% until you’ve reach the out of pocket max. For myself, my deductible is 400 per year. My out of pocket max is 2000 (in network). Surgery is covered 80% (I think) so I’d be required to pay 20% or up to 2,000 (the out of pocket max) whichever gets hit first.

Buddy!

I’ll be at Inova Fairoaks the day after!

Same here! And scheduled for Dec 19th.

Sending good wishes!!!

Fingers crossed it’s not an issue, positive thoughts!

I dont want to alarm, but it is possible. I just got my pre-op paperwork and found this wonderful nugget of stress included: Every office is different and I’m sure severity is taken into consideration. I would go and let them tell me they couldn’t do it.

Uggghhhh....so not looking forward to them! Sending you positive thoughts and prayers today. Good luck!

I'm scheduled for 12/19, just got the pre-op diet protein shakes. How were you with those?

Good luck tomorrow, please check in and let me know how you're doing and how it went!

I'm in northern Virginia- Arlington. My doctor is Hamid Pourshojae, Inova FairOaks

Not from Virginia, but I currently live there.