Starting the Pre-op Process

[desreynolds80 9]

So I met my surgeon last week, had the EGD this week to check out my stomach. They placed a pH probe to monitor my stomach acid and see if my reflux was out of control or not. Met with psych this week, she was great! I meet the dietician on this upcoming Wednesday. I have been doing Weight Watchers and lost 27 pounds since June. My insurance requires 3 months of WW, gym, and pre-op appointments with the surgical team prior to approval. So it looks like I will have surgery in January 2017. Getting nervous and afraid I will be denied. Any suggestions about the upcoming months or words of wisdom??

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@desreynolds80 Have you found out the requirements for approval from your insurance? If your BMI is under 40 - do you have any comorbidities? Once you meet with the nutritionist - you may want to consider moving to a post-op like diet (high Protein, low carb) and practicing some of the skills you will need post-op (eating slowly, mindful eating, etc.). I highly encourage anyone to get some therapy pre-op to discuss any eating issues (emotional eating, boredom eating, mindless eating, binge eating, etc.).