CheriB78

I'm struggling and am so frustrated today, my primary insurance has denied my RNY for one reason, I did not lose the 5 percent weight but the doctor told me to not lose, maintain my weight because of BMI, my insurance said if I can lose 13 pounds by Thursday they will approve it, my band removal and RNY is scheduled for February 9th. The doctor said 5 Protein Drinks a day and 96 oz of Water, no food come back Thursday and they will do an immediate request for approval again, I'm scared that I can't lose 13 pounds in 6 days, if I don't: no surgery! Does anyone have any other suggestions for the 13 pounds to come off in 6 days. I started this morning on Atkins blue label only drinks for the next 6 days. Any ideas would be welcome.

@@dansacha
I use pre made Atkins Protein shakes ... and I mix in a scoop of Premier Protein Powder ... Yummie!
I drink one in the morning and one in the afternoon ... I actually CRAVE the afternoon shake ...
I am almost 6 months out ... and still drinking the 2/day ... because I feel like I don't get enough Protein from my food yet ... still scared to try new foods ... but I'm getting there!!
And I agree with another poster ... Don't use "cheat" as a term to describe yourself not being completely faithful to the new way of life .... Just call it a momentary lapse in judgment ... You WILL get back on track
Best of luck!

Today is one year from my bypass surgery. So much has changed in this one year. Both my life and I are unrecognisable.
Now I am going to attempt to post the obligatory before and after shots.   (please disregard my messy closet in the "after" picture!)

Today is a GOOD day!!
My journey is far from being over but at least I can see the finish line --- in the distance
Next big milestone is the 100 pound mark!

I'm happy to share this with all of you as you all have helped keep me inspired and motivated!!!
thanks
Heather

Don't be influenced by family chatter...keep on course.Get whatever you need to do.If you back out of this surgery you will regret it.You need your tool to get the 60 pounds off and maintain the loss.It is getting very tough to get insurances to approve these days...consider yourself privileged to get insurance to cover your procedure.You have to be sure and take control.Are you ready?

Hi Cheri,
Your post brings back memories. I was very afraid to have Band to RnY revision before I had it done. Your story is a bit different than mine in that you are only 60 lbs from goal. I was much heavier, which is why it was probably an easier decision for me.
That being said, my experience with RnY has been so much better than it ever was with the band. It's hard to believe that a procedure that is so much more invasive has had WAY less complications than the lapband. I am 6 months post op and have had ZERO complications. My 6 month bloodwork just came back and everything is in the normal range.
I no longer take Prilosec or Get "stuck". I no longer cough at night and am able to sleep through till morning.
The best part...I can actually eat healthy! Vegetables, Steak, chicken, fruit, etc all go down. I don't need sour cream or Condiments to get em down!
Here's the deal. In my opinion, the lapband is a quick and simple surgery with a ton of bad side effects and post op complications.
RnY is a more complicated surgery, but after the initial healing period (2-4 weeks), things get WAY easier.
One word of caution...RnY still requires a ton of effort to lose weight. It is much easier to eat with RnY than the lapband. Like the lapband, gaining weight is possible if you eat the wrong things. The difference with RnY is that healthy foods actually go down (after a few months of healing).

Thanks everyone, that is exactly what the surgeon said, 5 Protein Shakes, no food at all and 96 oz Water daily, OMG is this hard, only my second day but it'll all me worth it, this is probably helping me getting ready for surgery too. Thanks for the support.

Exercise your butt off!!! Good luck to you.

you could try to liquid diet that many people go on before surgery - basically 2-3 shakes, a LOT of Water, low sodium broth, tea, Jello, etc. I lost ten pounds in a week without even trying and without exercise by doing that. Good luck to you!

It's true...the higher the Water intake, the greater the weight loss. Good luck with everything!

If you drink 60oz of Water or over every day until the day before and eat a very very Minimal low sodium diet you may even lose more. You may feel awful at first with hunger pains but in my desperate times before appointments I would do this. You lose all water weight. It's what wrestlers and bodybuilders do before big matches so they can go down a weight category and be the biggest one. Also sweating it out may help

I put on a pair of pants this morning, I have never worn. They are a size 14 from White House Black Market. I also bought a pair of size 14 super skinny jeans yesterday and they are a little big in the waist. I am beyond thrilled to be out of plus sizes!

I'm waiting for everything to come together also. My healthcare team has told me to be ready by February 8, and that they are sure the insurance will be okay. I was told that this is common place in many cases, the ins company runs behind or drags their feet. Hope we all hear soon so we can put this niggling doubt to bed!!!????

Congrats on approval!
What insurance do you have?

Everyone's post's here makes me feel so much better, getting excited again, 3 more weeks. Thanks for the support

Everyone's post's here makes me feel so much better, getting excited again, 3 more weeks. Thanks for the support