advice from psych. . should i??

[23&LQQKIN2bThin 0]

Okay I am still 6 months out from surgery but saw the nutritionist and psychologist already. The psychologist was easy but said that since I knew what changes needed to be made when I became banded I should start practicing them now. I know I can diet and lose weight especially going to weigh in at the drs the first 3-4 months I will lose then gain it back slowly.

My question is should I make all those drastic changes and start losing weight or if I lose a certain amount will insurance say, "hey she is fine on her own." I know %100 I can't do it on my own as a forever solution. I need a little help, I need the band to lose and keep it off. (Btw I weigh 360 and am 5'7'')

[Amanda1982 142]

I don’t see how exercising, making better food choices, can hurt nothing too drastic.

[Mariasha 3]

The insurance requires you too have a bmi of 40 or higher to be eligible for surgery. Based on the numbers you gave, in order for your BMI to drop below that number you would need to lose 110 lbs. Unless you are concerned about losing more than that in the next six months I don't see how making healthy changes could hurt...

[23&LQQKIN2bThin 0]

Ok, Thanks!! I wasn't sure if it would make a difference in the outcome. Thanks! Guess i am off to buy some new work out dvds