Surgery Cancellation

[SD Kelly 17]

Was wondering has anyone ever had their surgery cancelled because they didn't loose the weight the doctor wanted?

[swimbikerun 1,046]

I have heard of at least 2 and possibly 3 that were told you could lose weight or stay the same but if you gained weight, then it was off. These are people on the 3-12 months diet for the insurance. I think they'd let slide a couple of pounds because any one can have that and differences of clothes and shoes and Water would make that but a 10 pound or so difference, nope.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

My first cancellation was due to an emergency...I lost 27 lbs. The second time I went to get the surgery I only lost 1 oz. It was close they were not sure if he was going to do it but he said a loss is a loss and I was scheduled.

I always wonder though if he had cancelled on me and then rescheduled would my number have come up for so many complications.....I do wonder that sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[beachgurl84 456]

When I went for my information session I was told I didn't have to lose weight, but I absolutely could not gain weight. They said it's because it's getting harder and harder to get insurances to approve surgeries if you gained weight during your pre-op program.

[SD Kelly 17]

Well I didn't gain weight I did lose weight. When I went in for a weigh in on Friday my patient advocate told me I only lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks of starting the pre-op liquid diet. I followed the diet to the letter I felt so discouraged. She said she would have to send the doctor an email and if I didn't hear from her by that afternoon then report to the hospital @ the time given once the nurse called. We will see what happens tomorrow once I get to the hospital.

[swimbikerun 1,046]

Excellent.

[SD Kelly 17]

Well I was sleeved on July 28, No cancellation, Feeling great Thanks all

Well I didn't gain weight I did lose weight. When I went in for a weigh in on Friday my patient advocate told me I only lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks of starting the pre-op liquid diet. I followed the diet to the letter I felt so discouraged. She said she would have to send the doctor an email and if I didn't hear from her by that afternoon then report to the hospital @ the time given once the nurse called. We will see what happens tomorrow once I get to the hospital.

[Kindle 8,667]

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[BeagleLover 1,020]

Well I didn't gain weight I did lose weight. When I went in for a weigh in on Friday my patient advocate told me I only lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks of starting the pre-op liquid diet. I followed the diet to the letter I felt so discouraged. She said she would have to send the doctor an email and if I didn't hear from her by that afternoon then report to the hospital @ the time given once the nurse called. We will see what happens tomorrow once I get to the hospital.

Just go there & we'll see tomorrow after you get there?! Doesn't seem like a considerate or businesslike way to treat anybody.

Having said that, I hope everything works out for you tomorrow.