Who had the surgery and didn't loose weight pre op?

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I've seen my dietician 4 times since Dec and still have not lost anything. She said Thursday (tomorrow) she will meet with the surgeon to see if he will fore-cast a date for me, she said he may want to see me again to see if there is enough room in my stomach ect.....I'm really nervous...

I was just wondering if there was anyone else who was required to loose weight, didn't and still had the surgery?

Thanks!

[lanashegog 0]

I didn't lose weight but my doctor didn't require me to lose anything before the surgery. I've heard many people on here say their doctor required a certain amount of weight loss before the surgery. I know for a fact that you will lose on your pre op diet. I had to see a dietician six times before I was approved. She weighed me before our meetings. I know that they say the insurance company wants to see some loss. Maybe you can call your insurance and see if there is a requirement. I know it's hard but try not to worry. Much love!

[misslonglegs 0]

I actually gained 9 pounds,so that is bologne all your dietian wants you to do is keep coming to her for the $$$$$$

[Amy Elizabeth 1]

My doctor doesn't even mention loosing weight prior to the surgery. I hope yours will set a date!!

[Lady Lap Band 71]

My insurance has actually already approved me. The doctor requires weight loss because it will shrink your liver which will make the surgery easier. I'm praying they set a date for me.

In the past I have always been on a plan when dieting (weighwatchers, jenny craig) and have always lost weight, however it didn't stay off, off the diet, weight comes back. But now that I am just trying to change my lifestyle the weight doesn't want to budge and I am discouraged!

[di1138 8]

My insurance has actually already approved me. The doctor requires weight loss because it will shrink your liver which will make the surgery easier. I'm praying they set a date for me.

In the past I have always been on a plan when dieting (weighwatchers, jenny craig) and have always lost weight, however it didn't stay off, off the diet, weight comes back. But now that I am just trying to change my lifestyle the weight doesn't want to budge and I am discouraged!

I still cant get over how different doctors are. I weighed 250 when I had surgery and he only required a 3 day pre-op diet. I started losing right after surgery on the post op diet. Good luck, I hope you get your date.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I still cant get over how different doctors are. I weighed 250 when I had surgery and he only required a 3 day pre-op diet. I started losing right after surgery on the post op diet. Good luck, I hope you get your date.

Oh well that makes me feel more hopeful! Thank you for telling me that! They are meeting today to see if they can fore-cast a date for me, I'm calling tomorrow if I don't hear by then!