icallhimbuddha

So, went to my primary today, which is part of my requirements (6 months of weigh ins). He put me on a diuretic to help me lose weight last month, but I didn't lose, nor did I gain. So, he prescribed me phentermine to help me lose the weight required to be lost before the surgery. My question is, will BCBS deny my surgery because I've taken prescribed weight loss pills? Thank you in advance!

Surgery is scheduled for the 26th of August. It seems crazy to me that it's scheduled so far out...

Bradenton here. Having mine done at Venice regional... scheduled for August 26th...

Yeah, my doctor went ahead and scheduled out my surgery. I'm going through all of my doctors appointments right now. Today is the nutritionist. Just jumping through all of the hoops...

Icallhimbuddha welcome to the group and congrats on your choice being healthy have you decided on what surgury your having ? Thid is going to be a learning experience but oh so worth it keep us posted on your progress .

I'm going with the gastric bypass. The doctor and I both agreed that is what would be best for me.

My name is Maggie, I'm from Florida. I'm currently 350 lbs at 5'7. I've got a bmi of 54.8. I'm set to go for surgery on August 26th, 2015 I'm so new at all of this, so I'm just trying to make it one day at a time. Anyone else out there with the same surgery date or tips???