I was told by my surgeons office that there was a 90% chance of me being denied due to a 7lb. weight gain during the three month nutritionist program. I was initially told if I gained weight it would not matter by my nutritionist but now that my paperwork has been submitted I have been told differently. I followed her plan exactly as she told me and still gained 7lbs. Two of my three weigh in I was very bloated due to water retention which she noted so hopefully they look at the whole picture. I called my insurance company in a panic because I really want this. They suggested in the mean time I go ahead and make another appoint with my nutritionist and lose as much weight as I can before that visit so that if I am denied I will be able to appeal right away with proof of weight loss. Her other suggestion was that I do one of the many pre op diets from now until then ( August 12th). She told me my best choice would be two liquid diets (protein shakes or smoothies) and one sensible meal at lunch or dinner time. Do any of you agree with this method? At this point I am willing to do whatever it takes to have this surgery. I made the appointment for August 12th so I would be doing this for the next nine days because I plan on starting Sunday. I was told if I was approved by the appointment to cancel it.

Your nut is right on...do as she says. It will make you lose for sure. Drink tons of Water and try to get rest and a little exercise. Walking is best. you will lose. and you will be proud of yourself for starting the process...

You got this!

Your nut is right on...do as she says. It will make you lose for sure. Drink tons of Water and try to get rest and a little exercise. Walking is best. you will lose. and you will be proud of yourself for starting the process...

You got this!

Thank you!

I am on a liquid diet since Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for August 12th. I am limited on my diet to liquids, with one Protein bar a day under 200 cal. I can have things like tomato Soup, broth, sugar free Jello, applesauce, etc. Since it is only day 4, I haven't weighed myself. (me and the scale have a bad relationship). I was told though that I could loose 14+ lbs on it. Hope that helps some.

I am on a liquid diet since Tuesday. My surgery is scheduled for August 12th. I am limited on my diet to liquids, with one Protein bar a day under 200 cal. I can have things like tomato soup, broth, sugar free Jello, applesauce, etc. Since it is only day 4, I haven't weighed myself. (me and the scale have a bad relationship). I was told though that I could loose 14+ lbs on it. Hope that helps some.

I weighed myself this morning and I am now 394.4. My starting weight with the nutritionist so she says was 385 ( I'm pretty sure it was 392 I have it written down myself). But since 385 is what she wrote I now have to go under that. So basically I am going to do my best to lose 20lbs if possible. I plan on doing the two liquids a day with a sensible meal a day. I will also do my best to exercise as much as I can.

You Got This!!! Good luck! I will be thinking of you!!

You Got This!!! Good luck! I will be thinking of you!!

Thank you!

I agree - follow what the NUT suggests. You should lose.

This is similar to my 2 week pre-op diet - it won't be easy, but stick to it. Follow the plan - that's the best you can do.

I found drinking decaf green tea helped me with hunger.

Best of luck to you!

Hi I agree with the above statements do what your doctor suggest I would start the liquid diet now so that you will be smaller so that you can loose weight. Good luck.