Need advice

[lindalue 70]

Hi I am scheduled for surgery sometime in October they wanted me to loose 7 pounds before then but I have lost more down to 196 right now and BMI at 33 don't go back to see Dr for 2 weeks Do you think they will decide not to do surgery. Should I stop dieting. I can loose weight just not keep it off. I really need this surgery for my health and at first the doctor wasn't sure he would do it because I am 67. So it's now or never I am getting worried.

[jnfisher 31]

They should go from your initial weight. I was told that further weights up until my surgery don't really matter. They should not recalculate your BMI for any real reason besides just to record it.

[docbree 199]

I agree with @jnfisher. My doctor's office said they go with initial BMI - and the more weight you lose - the better surgery will go. However, everyone's insurance is different - and if I were you, I'd check with my insurance regarding their policy On this just to give you peace of mind (I wouldn't rely only on the statements of the office staff).

[lindalue 70]

Thanks very much I will now beable to sleep. Love this site.