Confused by the process. Met with surgeon 2 weeks ago. Went to the 1st of 3 required classes for insurance. No one has given me a pre op diet or an expected or suggested an amount of weight I have to lose before surgery. I think the class they started me in was a week 3 class. I have a 45 bmi and several comorbid conditions. Thinking I need to call someone but not sure if it's the surgeon or the 3 month program. Besides the class I just need my psych evaluation . They already have my dr consent form. Any suggestions. 2 nd class is on July 8

HMMMM from what I can tell on here, not all insurance companies require a 3 or 6 month supervised weight loss program (mine DOES require a 3 month one that I'll start on 07Jul)...and there seems to be lots of variability between surgeons as well. Perhaps you should just come right out and ask at your next class....that way there aren't any surprises when you least expect them...

Generally, the nutritionist has a revolving series of classes. You don't necessarily hit the 1st class first. They'll go over the pre-op diet and other things you need to know in the subsequent classes.

A particular amount of pounds to lose is not usually specified. A surgeon may require anywhere from 0 days to 2 week Clear liquids only diet (with protein) to shrink the liver to make it easier to not to damage it during the surgery.