Failing This Pre-Op Thing.

[BigFatLoser 331]

Thank you everyone! I love reading so much support!

[michelleooo513 245]

I actually asked why I had to do a 6month diet and I was told ... some insurance companies want to make sure that you are dedicated and also ...the main reason.... a lot of people want to get surgery right away and if they have to wait 6months they'll either say I'm just going to do it on my own or become self.pay. I was told it doesn't matter if I lose weight. Its just an insurance requirement and that's it

[Kdedeo 52]

Yes, I was told the same thing. I was lucky and only had to do a 3-month diet. I was also told that if I lost too much weight on that diet, my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery. I made sure to drink a large glass of Water before weigh-in. =)

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

[sarahec 18]

Don't feel bad..I had my 5th appointment with my primary dr today. I had gained a pound! So within 5 months..I have lost a whole 2 pounds. I have never paid attention to numbers I just always measured my weight loss or gain based on how I fit in my clothes. Now that I have to look at numbers its like I am obsessed. I weigh myself all the time and its stressing me out. I am trying not to worry and relax..for I am almost positive my surgeon wouldn't have took me on if he didn't think insurance will cover it. At least I hope so..I work for the hospital that he works in..so he knows this insurance. Good luck to you.

[BigFatLoser 331]

Don't feel bad..I had my 5th appointment with my primary dr today. I had gained a pound! So within 5 months..I have lost a whole 2 pounds. I have never paid attention to numbers I just always measured my weight loss or gain based on how I fit in my clothes. Now that I have to look at numbers its like I am obsessed. I weigh myself all the time and its stressing me out. I am trying not to worry and relax..for I am almost positive my surgeon wouldn't have took me on if he didn't think insurance will cover it. At least I hope so..I work for the hospital that he works in..so he knows this insurance. Good luck to you.

I feel the same way about the scale. I hate weighing. It's rarely an accurate weight for me anyway, as I retain Water and go through thyroid level changes. But yeah, ever since this started I am a slave to the scale lol

[Crooker 20]

I also gained on my 6 month weight loss, about 10 lbs. I was approved for surgery by my insurance this week.

[Kdedeo 52]

I also gained on my 6 month weight loss' date=' about 10 lbs. I was approved for surgery by my insurance this week.[/quote']

Congratulations on getting approved!! That's awesome!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

[BigFatLoser 331]

I also gained on my 6 month weight loss' date=' about 10 lbs. I was approved for surgery by my insurance this week.[/quote']

I second that congratulations!!!

[300PoundsDown 101]

I gained weight pre-op. I think psychologically it is very hard. Whenever I went on a diet before surgery I would lose a little and gain a lot. The minute I denied myself I would just end up becoming even more obsessed with food so I gained back what I lost plus more! I had a terrible time with the pre-op diet as well. SO many go through this so it doesn't make you a failure nor does it predict your future success after surgery. I know you will get there and get on the other side of this!! You are going to do great!

[BigFatLoser 331]

I gained weight pre-op. I think psychologically it is very hard. Whenever I went on a diet before surgery I would lose a little and gain a lot. The minute I denied myself I would just end up becoming even more obsessed with food so I gained back what I lost plus more! I had a terrible time with the pre-op diet as well. SO many go through this so it doesn't make you a failure nor does it predict your future success after surgery. I know you will get there and get on the other side of this!! You are going to do great!

Thank you! It sure is good to hear that. Oh, and 300 pounds down? Wow! Good work!