CheriB78 4 Posted January 30, 2016 I'm frustrated big time with my primary insurance, they approved my band removal but denied my RNY. My secondary has approved both. My surgery is scheduled for February 9th. My doctor told me to maintain weight and not to lose but my primary said the one requirement was I had to lose 5 percent of weight plus 6 months, so I have until Thursday morning to lose 10 pounds to have surgery approved. My doctor put me on 5 Atkins blue label only or EAS carb control. Does anyone know of other ways that might help. I can't eat any food and have to drink 96 oz of Water a day. Any help would really be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaisyAmy 561 Posted January 30, 2016 Exercise your butt off!!! Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheriB78 4 Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks, that what my hubby said too, he's helping. He said we go out and trim trees on our property, so guess today I'll be loading branches with him all day for some extra push before the treadmill... YEAH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted January 30, 2016 you could try to liquid diet that many people go on before surgery - basically 2-3 shakes, a LOT of Water, low sodium broth, tea, Jello, etc. I lost ten pounds in a week without even trying and without exercise by doing that. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad5707 9 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) If you drink 60oz of Water or over every day until the day before and eat a very very Minimal low sodium diet you may even lose more. You may feel awful at first with hunger pains but in my desperate times before appointments I would do this. You lose all water weight. It's what wrestlers and bodybuilders do before big matches so they can go down a weight category and be the biggest one. Also sweating it out may help Edited January 30, 2016 by ad5707 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tera1982 194 Posted January 30, 2016 It's true...the higher the Water intake, the greater the weight loss. Good luck with everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheriB78 4 Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks everyone, that is exactly what the surgeon said, 5 Protein Shakes, no food at all and 96 oz Water daily, OMG is this hard, only my second day but it'll all me worth it, this is probably helping me getting ready for surgery too. Thanks for the support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jj7481 363 Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Remember: Water is your friend. Water plays a vital role not only during this 6 day period, but post op as well. Edited January 30, 2016 by jj7481 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzeepinkee 72 Posted January 31, 2016 Tape a note of your short term goal on the fridge and the front door. You can endure almost anything for a few days if you focus on your goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheriB78 4 Posted January 31, 2016 Good idea, I had a weak moment earlier, I have drank 100 oz of Water and 4 shakes but I ate a 5 calorie 1/2 a pickle and I feel like a heel. I taped the note, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites