Pre surgery weight loss

[paul12677 167]

My insurance company wants me to lose 5-10% of my weight for them to fully approve the surgery... Anyone facing the same difficulty staying regimented?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@paul12677 Many people have weight loss requirements either from their insurance or their surgeon. I would recommend going with a high protein/low carb diet (similar to how you will be eating post-op) and making sure you are drinking at least 64 ozs of non-caloric drinks. Get rid of the high calorie drinks, soda (even diet), Pasta, rice, breads, Cookies, sweets, etc. Depending on how much you lose with that - you may end up having to do a Meal Replacement shake for at least one meal. Try eating at least 3 times a day (3 hours or more in between) - don't graze, don't skip a meal. Avoid fast foods - prepare yourself for what you will eat during the day/week and have everything available.

It's not easy but if you put your mind to it - you can do it!!! Men lose quicker than most women - so you have that on your side.

[paul12677 167]

@@KristenLe thank you so much for the support and details.. I have made a lot of small changes, and now need the push to take it to the next level! I will certainly continue to push forward.. I did it put it on over night and can't expect results overnight! Best of luck to you on your Journey.

Paul

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