Weight gain during 6mtg pre op diet

[Bunnyrae 3]

This may or may not be a stupid question but during my 6mth pre op diet can my weight fluctuate? I weighed 272 at my initial visit I'm 5'8" that puts my BMI at 41.3 today was my 2nd mth visit I've gained 11lbs! They have me so stressed about not going under a 40 BMI that I'm gaining weight like crazy. So Dr is saying just don't go under the 40 BMI which will put my weight right at 263, so it's ok to go up and down right? But I should weigh less than my initial visit?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Since I really don't know the particulars of your situation, I would suggest you make sure you wear the same thing EVERY time you go in. Even shoes. And try to go a the same time every time you go there, eat the same, drink the same.....so you really have an accurate reading. And start taking measurements NOW, so you can show loss, even though the scales don't. Measure arms, neck, chest, waist, hip, thighs, and calves (anything else, anyone?!). Good luck to you on your journey!

[pops24 1]

I was told the same thing about gaining weight when I started. My BMI was 40.5 and I was told don't go below 40. Between that and quitting smoking I put on 17 lbs. My surgery was approved by insurance in 6 days. My date is May 21st. I've lost 10 lbs since surgery was approved, things are getting real now. I plan to lose another 10 before surgery.

[Bunnyrae 3]

Thank you ???? yea I'm going to do that. That makes sense. Develop a weigh in routine.

[Bunnyrae 3]

@@pops24 Congrats on quitting smoking! And good luck on the surgery. Yea it's stressful when for the first time in my life I'm kind of being discouraged from weight loss, messes with my head a bit.

[pops24 1]

Thanks, I can't wait for surgery, my doc is taking two weeks off in May that's why so long, I was hoping for the first week but I've been waiting 8 months so I'll manage. I don't think your weight fluctuating is terrible as long as it's not a steady increase. I found out about a month and a half ago that because I have sleep apnea my BMI could go as low as 35 and I'd still get approved. I agree with you that hearing from the doc "don't lose any weight" gets in your head...almost like a free pass to continue with what brought you to them in the first place. Good luck to you, the six months really does fly by.

[rnsamantha 352]

I'm in the same boat. I was 278 at start, and I'm 5'9 so my BMI was 41.1. I'm have my last monthly weight loss apt in the the 6 month supervised weight loss required by my insurance this month and am sitting at 270-271. I'm trying to stay above a BMI of 40 for my insurance requirements and had lost more, but freaked out that my BMI was below 40 (hit 267), and have gained some since then. Seems counterproductive to not lose as much as I possibly can in the 6 months, but I don't want to get denied by my insurance co.!!

[Bunnyrae 3]

@@rnsamantha hell yea you are done with the 6mth diet! almost at the, I don't want to say finish line just yet but more like the starting line in regards to having surgery lol. Congrats. Good luck with your insurance co. I'll keep an eye out for your success story since we are about the same ht and wgt.