Confused

[jordynmichelle 0]

I'm not really sure what i should do now. My insurance doesn't require a pre op diet. What do i do now?

[sbg224 318]

My preop diet was great, I lost 16lbs. We had to do it for 1 week, 3 Protein shakes a day and 1 meal, Protein and veggies. I did my meal at dinner time. We could also have clear fluids, anytime, clear Soup, popsicles, Jello, tea Decaf, diet juices like cranberry, no sugar, no calories, chrystal light. Then 2 days before surgery we had to do all Clear liquids only. Mostly so we could shrink the liver to make the surgery safer. There must be a reason why they do not require you to do this, but the sooner you give up the sugar and carbs the better. No rice, Pasta and bread for 6 months to 1 year following surgery, no soda ever, and no liquor for 1 year. Good luck. I am not recommending you do the above just giving you an example of what I did.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Your insurance doesn't determine your preop diet, your surgeon does. Some surgeons don't require one, based on their experience and your starting weight.

Not something to worry about!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm not really sure what i should do now. My insurance doesn't require a pre op diet. What do i do now?

Great. Then all you need to do is follow your surgeon's requirements.

[jordynmichelle 0]

I went to the seminar and they said they require a few days of liquid diet before surgery and then 2 weeks of post op liquid diet after surgery. I quess i just didnt expect it to be so easy. I was prepared for so much.

[jordynmichelle 0]

I also dont know what to do in regards for my pcp records. I see a endocrinologist every 3-6 months and she usually takes care of everything i need. And i was seeing my obgyn last year since i was pregnant. Should i just give them my 12 months records from them?

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Sign a release of records and give contact info for any MD's you have seen in the past year;. They'll ask for what they need.

[jordynmichelle 0]

Thanks, you guys are super helpful. ????