I am in the medically supervised weight loss diet phase of the qualification process and I have been following low sodium diet my doctor insisted on and basically eating as close to natual foods as possible. Too my surprise I have lost about 5 lbs, however I still have 125 more to go. I am afraid the weight loss will hurt my chances to qualify for the surgery which I believe will permanantly help me. Should I be worried? I'm in need of some advice.:help:

Thanks,

-Prebander

You still have alot to lose, so don't worry you should be fine, I think it's a great idea that you are making changes now, it will make it easier for you when you are banded and it should prove to the docs that you are serious. I agree with you when you talk about needing something to help permanently, we are all capable of losing weight, keeping it off? well thats another story all together!

WELL DONE!!!!

Alot of doctors require you to be on a preop diet and expect you to lose weight. So, don't worry at all. It's just that much less you have to lose afterwards. Good Luck!

I was told I had to loose during my medically suprevised diet. Specifically 10% or my insurance would not pay for it. Check into your plan a little more and be sure you don't have to also. I thing it really sucks, but I am determined to do it.

Susan