I'm so depressed! Don't I deserve a 2nd chance? The removal of my band was approved but the bypass denied. So if I have the band removed, I'll gain a bunch of weight and then where will I be? I've already gained 11 pounds just since all of the Fluid was removed from the band. I am beside myself. I don't have the kind of money to self-pay. Should I fight this? I'm told I need 6 month weight loss documentation -- but the only thing I have are invoices from Nutrisystem where I tried them for 2 months approximately 6 months ago. Will that qualify? I just don't know what to do. Any advice?

I'm struggling and am so frustrated today, my primary insurance has denied my RNY for one reason, I did not lose the 5 percent weight but the doctor told me to not lose, maintain my weight because of BMI, my insurance said if I can lose 13 pounds by Thursday they will approve it, my band removal and RNY is scheduled for February 9th. The doctor said 5 protein drinks a day and 96 oz of water, no food come back Thursday and they will do an immediate request for approval again, I'm scared that I can't lose 13 pounds in 6 days, if I don't: no surgery! Does anyone have any other suggestions for the 13 pounds to come off in 6 days. I started this morning on Atkins blue label only drinks for the next 6 days. Any ideas would be welcome.

Edited January 30, 201610 yr by CheriB78

Can your surgery be rescheduled for a later date.Giving you more time.

Actually i am changing jobs after being with my company for 18 years so I only have 3 weeks before I start a new job with another company. I wanted to have it done and on my way to a new beginning.

Drink 3 shakes a day 90g protien and stay under 500 cal a day. Walk at least a mile a day.....last time I did that I dropped 10 pounds in 7 days.

Also drink lots of detox tea. Please note you need at lest 2 weeks to heal post op.