I have to start my liquid diet now, even before I have a surgery date because I gained 3 pounds since April. I think mostly from quitting smoking. I have everything done, just an ultrasound because they found gallstones when they did my upper GI. I am really dreading it, but hopefully I can get through it.

I am waiting my doctor is sending my paperwork to get approval from the ins company, BCBS of Mass. Does anyone have experience with being denied because of a weight gain? Even just 3 pounds? Dr. Didn't seem to be too concerned, but I have to go to the nutritionist to start my liquid diet now, even before getting a surgery date, who she said could be November!! Don't think I can last that long on a liquid diet!!!

Why would you be required to prepare for surgery, BEFORE you are approved by your insurance company?

I think it's because insurance authorization is the last step in the process before they will schedule a surgery date. So as soon as it is approved, then my surgeon wants to schedule a date as soon as possible. I need to lose 16 pounds before surgery to shrink my liver. Plus I have to lose it anyway.

Ok. Every surgeon and plan is different. I was only scheduled , and put on my two week pre op liquid diet,after insurance approval. All the best.