My insurance requires me to be on a diet for 3 months prior to surgery. I have been going weekly to the hospital I'm having surgery at attending nutrition classes, tracking my food, exercising etc. I've not lost one pound and I only have 3 weekly classes left! I know I'll lose on the all liquid diet, but I feel frustrated that I'm doing all this and still can't lose. I guess this proves a point as to why I should have the surgery in the first place! So I guess if the insurance wants to really make sure I can't lose it the old fashion way I have plenty of proof for them:)

I'm the same boat you are in except, my insurance requires 6 months. I've been having a difficult time since my 3 yo daughter had to have surgery last week. My sleep is getting slowly better as she is recovering. I started weighing and tracking my food on MFP, walking on lunch breaks and then again on the treadmill at home. At least if I don't loose weight, they can see exactly what I've been eating. If I'm not loosing weight doing all this, I must really be metabolically challenged and desperately need surgery. I think I'm loosing tho.

My insurance requires me to be on a diet for 3 months prior to surgery. I have been going weekly to the hospital I'm having surgery at attending nutrition classes, tracking my food, exercising etc. I've not lost one pound and I only have 3 weekly classes left! I know I'll lose on the all liquid diet, but I feel frustrated that I'm doing all this and still can't lose. I guess this proves a point as to why I should have the surgery in the first place! So I guess if the insurance wants to really make sure I can't lose it the old fashion way I have plenty of proof for them:)

Its called the insurance game.I know had to do visits with NUT. Its long time but it will be ur time soon.Good luck to u both

I have to do the 6 month wait as well

Its no fun :-) but I am taking this time to prepare myself a little, trying different shakes and actually have one for Breakfast every morning

Changing my eating habits and of coarse working out..............

so sorry...but I guess you are right, shows you NEED the surgery to lose

With my insurance, I just had to show a history of (failed) weight loss programs... so I didn't have to go on a medically supervised on...also my primary care dr was very PRO surgery for me, so she may have helped things along a bit

So glad I had it done!

I know how you feel! My insurance required the 6 months of weight management. I have one more appointment with my PCP and then everything is sent to Aetna for their decision. I haven't been able to lose anything. In fact, I actually gained a few pounds. I also ended up having my gall bladder removed at the 3 month mark. I have definitely struggled. I have been trying different shakes and using them as meal replacements. It has been really difficult emotionally for me. I am ready for the surgery, though. I have been going to a gym regularly and I have been working on portion control. I just need the next piece of the puzzle. Good luck to you! You will do great!

I also need to be on a diet for 6 months....I am trying to change my eating habits also. What my plan is before I get closer to doing the two week liquid diet is to slowly start doing a day here and there then work my way up to doing it more than one day at a time so hopefully it wont be as hard when the time comes......Yes it can be hard but now my whole family is starting to eat more healthier and that helps. I also try to walk around our complex but I have arthritis in both my knees which make it more difficult.....

I complete my six month nutritionist pre-op requirements.

I have gained 10lbs.

My doctor requested I lose 50?!?! Ugh

I learned mindful eating and portion control.

I eat relatively good.

I am awaiting my psychologist to get approval and my psych test.

Then checking with doctor insurance approval and scheduled date.

I have waited for almost two years for this. I am nervous excited and scared all at the same time.

I try to read and research everything I can find on the topic.

I have no idea what my doctor is going to say ;( about weight gain it's strange I haven't gained in years all of a sudden here I am gaining??

I'm glad I am not the only one having issues with the pre op dietician diet, I was thinking I was a total failure everyone else can do it why not you??

My insurance requires 6 months of weight management. I am currently on month 3. I am having a hard time too. I have been watching what I put in my mouth and practicing eating slowly and measuring everything and eating off of smaller plates. But I gained 4 lbs on my last visit. My nutritionist told me not to worry too much about it. She really didn't tell me that I had to lose weight. Does anyone know what the insurance company is looking for?

I think it depends on the company. I usr myfitnesspal and I got a fitbit (pedometer and calories burned tracker). At the end of every day it says in 5 weeks I'll be 22 pounds lightly than when I started. We'll see. Scale ain't really moving and I've doubled my water intake.....

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I don't think the insurance is concerned with how much weight we have lost or if we lost weight.

I believe they only want to know that we are able to dedicate and learn a new way of eating and or lifestyle.

My insurance requires 6 months of weight management. I am currently on month 3. I am having a hard time too. I have been watching what I put in my mouth and practicing eating slowly and measuring everything and eating off of smaller plates. But I gained 4 lbs on my last visit. My nutritionist told me not to worry too much about it. She really didn't tell me that I had to lose weight. Does anyone know what the insurance company is looking for?