Was approved by insurance on 5/28. I was 453 at 1st visit. Dr wants me down to 428 to schedule and 403 for surgery! I am 436 today. This is very frustrating

When is your surgery date?

Don't know yet. I have to lose 8 more lbs before they will schedule. Then I have to get down to 403 lb by my surg date. I have Dr. Curry in Dayton, OH

Sorry I misread the post.

Just do what you can, and every time you think of the surgery, take a short walk, or a few sun salutations, or just walk in place - use the nervous energy to speed things along. You will be scheduled in no time. Maybe even consider waiting till you have lost a bit more than 8 lbs to schedule, to take the pressure of losing 20 lbs before surgery off of you.

To give yourself a headstart, reduce carbs drastically, eat Protein - then veg - then very little fruit. You will be surprised what a difference it makes to cut out anything made in a factory. Just go for the fresh foods along the perimeter of the store. Here's wishing you a sucessful journey.

You are doing wonderfully! 17 pounds in a little over a month all on your own! This is a long haul process, and I think the most frustrating part must be the pre-op part. You can do this... You ARE doing this. Keep it up, and keep posting of your success, we're all interested and rooting for you!