I just wanna say I luv how this site is very positive and all the encouragement u have to offer us on our journey!! BUT I have done everything for the drs request for the past 2 months ive been struggling with loosing the 10% Ive lost 6 and i need to loose 5-6 more llbs before they will put the request in for insurance approval....so needless to say i feel stuck with trying to loose the lil few so I can get a DATE... thats all I want... just a date on the schedule....So Ive tried the liquids (protien shake) sf pops sf Jello tons of bottled Water and it doesnt seem to be working...I dont know if b/c i joined a gym and workout everyday and zumba 3 times a week if im just creating muscle instead of loosing ...I dont know any suggestions to help me loose 5 in like 2 weeks....I guess i have to see it on paper to change...i just really am excited to succeed with this tool and want it done ASAP!!!! Thanx for reading! =)

KELLY

are you tracking your intake and keeping your calories low?

If you are doing all you say and keeping the calories low, then there may be something more wrong. You may want to have some bloodwork done.

are you tracking your intake and keeping your calories low?

If you are doing all you say and keeping the calories low, then there may be something more wrong. You may want to have some bloodwork done.

The calories low yes.... im sleepy all the time always cold...annemia??? i go for blood work in the mornin so we shall see....thyroid???? who knows

Just curious - who says you have to lose 10%? The insurance or your doctor? Neither one requires any loss for me just proof that I was under a doctor's care for a supervised diet, but no mention that I have to lose any weight on it. The dr. says he just doesn't want me gaining any before surgery and if I lose a little that's great.

Just curious - who says you have to lose 10%? The insurance or your doctor? Neither one requires any loss for me just proof that I was under a doctor's care for a supervised diet, but no mention that I have to lose any weight on it. The dr. says he just doesn't want me gaining any before surgery and if I lose a little that's great.

The insurance company will not even give approval for the sleeve until i loose 10 %.....so here i am still stuck and go to the drs on the 26th and if i can shed the few llbs the will send in for authorization for approval for the sleeve and get my date is what i want =)

The insurance company will not even give approval for the sleeve until i loose 10 %.....so here i am still stuck and go to the drs on the 26th and if i can shed the few llbs the will send in for authorization for approval for the sleeve and get my date is what i want =)

Maybe try the liquid diet a lot of us are on pre-op? I have never lost so much weight so fast in my life. Go to GNC or Vitamin shoppe or somewhere & buy a bunch of samples of Protein drinks. Find a few you like. Try to get at least 70 grams of protein in a day. Add some non-fat milk or yogurt. Shoot for 700-800 calories a day. Trust me, the Protein Drinks make you feel fuller than you would expect.

A yummy Protein Drink that I've discovered is powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken flavored powder. You mix with 8 oz Water and it's a little bland, but mix in a pouch of sodium free chicken bullion and it's delicious. Or add a scoop to a reasonable size serving (8 oz or so) of any chicken flavored Soup, since you're not technically required to go all liquids.

I've lost 8 pounds in 8 days on this.

You can do it!

Maybe try some Alli -- its the pill that basically makes you go number 2 liquid style. Its a temporary solution that might help you get there.

Im gonna try the liquids and all the protein drinks and if not then the alli but thanx guys for the replys and advice...I go to the drs on the 26th ill upate then. Till then take care =) tryin to to stay positive!!

http://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pdf/39806.pdf

The pre-op meal plan about a third of the way down is fantastic. I'm following it now and it works. Plus all the other stuff in the binder helps too.

Good luck.