RobertD16 47 Posted May 24, 2016 Here is the situation I have to have surgery before july 1st. My surgeon knows this. They set my date everything is fine. I go for my weight in and I guess I didn't lose enough weight and they suspended my surgery which was on the 17th of june to the 27th of june...They know I have to get this done I am so beyond angry. I am ready to just give up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted May 24, 2016 @@RobertD16 - did I miss something?You are still getting the surgery before July 1st, 3 days before actually. They moved the date because you didn't make an apparent required amount of weight loss. Are you going to make in by the 27th of June? I understand you are frustrated. but not to be pissy, but part of this is your fault. Jane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted May 24, 2016 Don't give up. Setbacks happen. Just do your part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertD16 47 Posted May 24, 2016 @@RobertD16 - did I miss something?You are still getting the surgery before July 1st, 3 days before actually. They moved the date because you didn't make an apparent required amount of weight loss. Are you going to make in by the 27th of June? I understand you are frustrated. but not to be pissy, but part of this is your fault. Jane I was specifically told there is not amount of weight I need to lose when she scheduled it first time. I lost weight, She told me I did not lose enough. Now they are saying I need to lose at least 20 lbs...They changed it on me. It is not right I have been dieting. I didn't even start my liquid diet yet. Now they are telling me to only be on a liquid diet for 1 month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 24, 2016 didn't lose enough weight - suspended my surgery angry. ready to just give up. @@RobertD16 oh no!! 2 fold reasons to loose excessive weight pre-op you need to reduce the fat around the liver area you need to proove to doc (and yourself) that you will/can follow necessary rules doc now tells you to lose at least 20 lbs before surgery deal with it!! LOL as long as you only drink - there is no reason you won't loose weight give it another shot work really hard you need to eat healthier for the rest of your life!!! you are obviously a smart cookie you realized you need some help/assistance in losing excess weight WLS will help you/if/when you use the sleeve correctly you work with it, and it will work with/for you please don't 2nd guess yourself now take your foot off the brakes now, get going and loose that weight before surgery you'll be happy you did!! never ever ever give up people have been shot for less i know you can do this!! keep your head up, while your weight goes down!!!! good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) You say "I guess I didn't meet the weight loss requirement" Did anyone explain why your surgery is being moved rather than you guessing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited May 24, 2016 by nyteacher125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted May 24, 2016 Some folks exercise more aggressively and move more rapidly when angry. Use your anger to get up and get mov'n!! This will not be your last "bump" in your WLS journey. Learn how to turn it to your advantage. Prayers going up for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted May 24, 2016 @@RobertD16 so you have to lose 20lbs in just under 5 weeks. I am GUESSING its to help shrink your liver. If your surgical team sets guidelines PLEASE follow them so you can have a safe surgery. Good luck! Jane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) @robertd16... We're on May 24th so they want you to lose 20lbs in a month?.... I can't think of any healthy way to do that and it seems rather unrealistic.... Did you have any weight loss at the recent weight in? I would also voice my disappointment about them changing the requirement regarding weight as you are getting near the end of the process.... Sit down write a letter but run it by someone before you send it.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited May 24, 2016 by nyteacher125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanniereenie 177 Posted May 24, 2016 my insurance didnt have a requirement but i did have to lose it per my surgeon because of my liver needing to shrink, and 20 lbs in 2 weeks on a liquid for someone who was eating so many calories a day (like myself) was easy, i lost 23 in 2.5 weeks. i would def voice your opinion to the surgeons office and whoever made the decision to change it. best of luck to you though! sending you positivity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 24, 2016 @@RobertD16 Why aren't they giving you the chance to lose more before the original date of the 17th? Did you have a meeting regarding pre-op instructions and/or a pre-op diet? That's usually standard (I would hope). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatriotFan 23 Posted May 24, 2016 Start your liquid diet now. It's your best hope. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 24, 2016 I understand that you're angry and frustrated,but tell me what good giving up would do. You can do this if you choose to. Well wishes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertD16 47 Posted May 26, 2016 @@RobertD16 Why aren't they giving you the chance to lose more before the original date of the 17th? Did you have a meeting regarding pre-op instructions and/or a pre-op diet? That's usually standard (I would hope). I have no idea why they won't give me the chance I've been on the liquid diet for 2 days and already lost 7 lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie122 845 Posted May 26, 2016 RobertD16 - Sending well wishes your way. The liquid diet is tough but you can do it. Best of luck to you DON'T GIVE UP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
