Pre-op weight loss goal?

[kaytiebugs 0]

I don't even have a surgery date yet, but they've taken the weight they are going to submit to ins, so I can start trying to lose now. I probably won't lose much, but I've heard you can drop 10-20lbs in the 2 week pre op diet alone.

I think I'm going to set a goal of 20lbs pre op weight loss. My surgery will most likely be in a month, maybe/hopefully a tiny bit less.

Sound unrealistic?

[sil 0]

hi i did the six months dietian classes, sept3rd was my last day, haven,t done any pre-op testing yet have to wait on dr. office to call. but anyway i,ve lost 27lbs so far.hope to be banded in sept.

[sistasassy 6]

I have been on my pre-op diet for 5 days and have lost 7.5 lbs. I am not having surgery for 2-3 weeks. Still setting the date with the doc and proctor.

I don't think 20 lbs is unrealistic, not after seeing how the weight is coming off for me so far.

[Mrsace13 0]

The dr. puts in your weight to the insurance now for approval, do they have to report it again? That is what Im worried about. I am about 37 BMI and my insurance says I have to be above 35 with medical conditions. I have been worried if I lose some during the pre op diet that they will then decline me.

[*slim* 2]

The dr. puts in your weight to the insurance now for approval, do they have to report it again? That is what Im worried about. I am about 37 BMI and my insurance says I have to be above 35 with medical conditions. I have been worried if I lose some during the pre op diet that they will then decline me.

According to my surgeon's office, the weight that they submit to insurance is the weight that they use for consideration. After that, any weight loss is just gravy.

[Guene 0]

:redface: I have been on the liquid diet for 8 day's now, I've lost 18lbs, I can't believe it, it's been so hard but I have been doing good, I'm so excited about what I've lost so far.

Good luck to you too, Hugs Bobbie:smile2::frown:

[health4life 0]

I lost 15 lbs during my pre op diet phase. I had LB surgery 6 days ago and have lost an additional 3 lbs. Good luck to ya.

[Mrsace13 0]

According to my surgeon's office, the weight that they submit to insurance is the weight that they use for consideration. After that, any weight loss is just gravy.

That is so great to know!! :redface: I have been so worried about that since my BMI is already boarder line.