I'm really having an issue trying to follow any kind of diet. I want the surgery and I want to change my eating habits, but I guess if I had been able to change my eating habits I wouldn't be here right now. I did start working out regularly at the health club. I have to go for my weigh in this morning. I know I will be up. I've only lost a couple of pounds anyway. I'm hoping that this won't impact my chance to be approved. Anyone else struggling trying to lose weight prior to approval?

I'm really having an issue trying to follow any kind of diet. I want the surgery and I want to change my eating habits, but I guess if I had been able to change my eating habits I wouldn't be here right now. I did start working out regularly at the health club. I have to go for my weigh in this morning. I know I will be up. I've only lost a couple of pounds anyway. I'm hoping that this won't impact my chance to be approved. Anyone else struggling trying to lose weight prior to approval?

yes i needed to lose 20 lb prior to my insurance approval .i did everything psyche eval, sleep apnea, 3 mo supervised with regular doctor and i was the holdup could not get the whole 20 lbs off. i went up and down.took me over four months to do it.i would loose and start eating again and gain.i finally started going swimming in 100 degree temps in our lake every evening.i stayed under the bridge for protection from the sun. finally lost it. then i picked a surgery date right away no break so i wouldnt gain back before surgery.i also gained 5 lb during 1wk liquid phase.so yes i do know what ur going through.i am 8 days post op today yay.

Wow. I didn't know the insurance company could require you to lose a certain amount of weight. Can I ask who your health insurance is through?

yes i needed to lose 20 lb prior to my insurance approval .i did everything psyche eval, sleep apnea, 3 mo supervised with regular doctor and i was the holdup could not get the whole 20 lbs off. i went up and down.took me over four months to do it.i would loose and start eating again and gain.i finally started going swimming in 100 degree temps in our lake every evening.i stayed under the bridge for protection from the sun. finally lost it. then i picked a surgery date right away no break so i wouldnt gain back before surgery.i also gained 5 lb during 1wk liquid phase.so yes i do know what ur going through.i am 8 days post op today yay.

well i'm on my 4th month of my "6 mo diet" and i've done nothing but gain weight. i've probably gained about 10 lbs. i've really been trying, but obviously not enough. i've been very stressed out at a new job and commuting a total of 3 hours a day. this has definitely taken a toll on my body. i talk with the docs about it...they just encourage me to eat healthy and try to get some exercise in. but all this stress raises my cortisol and i just keep packing it on. my BP has been elevated every time i go for my appt.

i am really hoping this doesn't hurt my chances of being approved. i have BCBS of alabama.... anyone else gaining weight on their "diet"?

yes i needed to lose 20 lb prior to my insurance approval .i did everything psyche eval, sleep apnea, 3 mo supervised with regular doctor and i was the holdup could not get the whole 20 lbs off. i went up and down.took me over four months to do it.i would loose and start eating again and gain.i finally started going swimming in 100 degree temps in our lake every evening.i stayed under the bridge for protection from the sun. finally lost it. then i picked a surgery date right away no break so i wouldnt gain back before surgery.i also gained 5 lb during 1wk liquid phase.so yes i do know what ur going through.i am 8 days post op today yay.

YES I HAVE MEDICARE IN TEXAS