melanielineberger

Hello,

I did weight watchers and excercised and lost 45 pounds before my surgery and everything was fine, a friend of mine was not aloud to lose more than 10 pounds but not aloud to gain. I think it depends on your insurance/doctor. Good luck!

I am starting the process and my insurance requires the 6 month waiting period. My problem is that I can lose weight, just not keep it off. I am wondering if anyone has lost a significant amount of weight during their 6 month waiting period and if it affected their coverage? I have read that they go by your starting weight and not your ending weight. I am ready to lose weight. I've done diets, gave up, tried to be fat and happy, and now am at my fattest and tired of it. I just know if I start a liquid or low carb diet plus exercise, I will lose weight. I just won't be able to keep it off long term and that is why I want the band. It will help keep me from getting overly hungry and remind me that overeating won't "work".

I have to agree, you have done great, I on the other hand I haven't really lost anything since my December 6th surgery, I am very frustrated, just spoke to the dietician today and she says I may not be getting enough calories, going to try to eat a little more, I am getting enough Protein and Water so don't know what else it can be.

Hello all I was banded on December 6th and have only lost 2 pounds since. I did really well for the 6 months preop and lost 45 pounds. I was just wondering if this lack of weight loss is normal, I am becoming very frustrated and worried. I am not eating alot and I am drinking the amount of Water I should, I also make sure I get my Protein daily, I have started doing Zumba this week (hopefully that will help). Any suggestions or support would be great.

Thanks Melanie

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Sorry, just figuring this thing out. I have been itching since I started the Protein drinks. I was wondering if anyone else has has the same reaction. I will have my surgery tomorrow and will ask them also.

I am also having surgery tomorrow getting very nervous and excited. good luck

Ok I am completely new to this process, have many questions: I would like to first ask how long did it take between your initial consultation and surgery date so I have some idea when to work it into my work schedule????

It so depends on your Dr/Insurance company, it has been exactly 6 months I had to see my pcp 6 times in 6 months for weight checks I had to lose 10% of my weight during that time, see a pulminologist, cardiologist, stress test, psychologist and now finally surgery on Monday Dec 6. Good luck!!!

i am also just joininh the site and i am having surgery on tuesday nov. 30 and the doctor hasnt placed any restrictions on my diet. now im kinda nervous. What does the pre-opt diet consist of usually?

I have read a lot of different varieties of pre op diets, mine consits of two weeks of "shakes" can be slim fast or similar and fruits and veggies only. The first few days I really felt icky, now I just want to eat! doesn't matter what, I thought I would be ok with fruits and veggies, but I am craving meat and cheese. Well I only have one more week so hopefully I can make it without cheating. If anyone has any suggestions on what else I can eat I would be glad to hear from you.

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Hello Everyone,

Brand new to the site, I stumbled upon it by accident and I'm glad I did. I am one week pre-op, Scheduled for surgery Dec. 6th. and I couldn't be more excited!

Hello, I am also new to this site, and am having surgery on December 6, I am excited but also a little scared, this preop diet is killing me.