Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What Do You Do While Waiting Several Months For Surgery?



Recommended Posts

Hello everybody. So, the hospital I'm trying to go to isnt having another seminar until late summer. On top of that I'll likely be having surgery at a military hospital which I've been told can be wait list for 6-9mo. So it may be a full year before I can have surgery. I feel trapped. I don't want to just remain this weight for another year but I am worried if I lose too much I wont qualify. I dont have comorbidities and I'm a 41 bmi. My insurance requires I be 40+ without comorbids. So to those who had to wait, what did you do in the meantime?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just look at the calendar everyday hoping the time will pass quickly.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not going to be a popular answer but eat! Don't pack on the weight or anything but if I wanted something I ate it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started my journey one year ago & just got my approval from the external review today. Just dont loose hope. Keep trucking along. Live like you normally would.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd get in shape. Not dieting to lose weight, but getting my fitness as good as it could be so that recovery might be smooth.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I waited and cried. I try eatting less. since you have to be 40+ bmi try to maintain your weight and don't gain anything

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

These are really good answers. I think I will try and excerise.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Have you checked with the insurance Co. or the surgeon to see if there are other procedures they want done before surgery. I had to see a weight loss dr. to document a 6 mo. course. Also had to have an endoscopy, cardiac clearance which was a stress test followed by cardiac cath and some crazy swallow test which was rather like being waterboarded! If you are required to do any of these things might be able to do some during this time. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Start getting into the habits you will be forced to get into when you get the surgery. Not drinking when eating, eating Protein first, walking...you will lose some weight even if you are eating normally and you will gain fitness that will help you through surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It seems that most insurances go by your starting bmi, not the one you have on day of surgery. Start breaking the bad habits now. It will make post op so much less miserable. You don't need to go all uber Ashley aerobics and fitness Phil, but cutting down on simple carbs, eating more vegetables and lean Protein and walking is probably a perfect start, and not all that difficult to maintain. GL.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would check and ask the nurse in charge of the program if you must be 40% BF and above and if you fall below that will you still qualify. I also had treatment at a Military Hospital and can't imagine that once you start the program if you lose a little wt you can't get the surgery. Most physicians want you to start losing wt and get healthy ASAP. Civilian hospitals however are different. Once you know the answer for sure, I would start a good walking/exercise program because recovery will be easier if you are more fit.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank ya'll for the suggestions and advice. I recalculated my bmi it's actually 43.2. I thought it was lower. I figured it out and I can lose 17lbs and be at a 40 bmi. So before the seminar, which is in 3 months, I can lose that 17lbs have my initial weight be good. Those who have had it at an MTF did they use your seminar weight or your first visit weight? I had started the process at a civ hospital and they took my weight at my first visit.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They used my seminar WT, which was the first time I steped on the scale in the hospital.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×