Help I need help I have to lose 127lbs before my Dr even schedule my schedule. Where do I start?

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Help I need help I have to lose 127lbs before my Dr even schedule my schedule. Where do I start?
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Have you looked into seeing a nutritionist/dietitian. I’m sure they can help you get started. Best wishes!

Yeah I was told to start a keto diet

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Yeah I was told to start a keto diet

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Keto really does work from what I hear. Only complaint I’ve heard is with the making sure your body stays in ketosis but other than that, people seem to love it. Keep us posted on how it works out [emoji846]

Ok thanks

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If you're having a hard time doing it on your own, I would recommend enrolling in a medical weight loss program at a local hospital. This is different than just seeing a dietitian or nutritionist once a month. I'm talking about a much more comprehensive program that requires visits at least weekly. I have done this many times. The weight keeps coming back, and that's why I'm here seeking surgery now. But a very low calorie keto diet is relatively easy to sustain when they give you (well you pay for them, of course) the products to consume, track your progress and health along the way, and basically hold your hand all the way through the program.

Bottom line: You can do this!

I just scheduled my consultation yesterday and the receptionist told me that the doctor I had in mind wouldn’t do the procedure unless my BMI was a 50 or less and it is not. I would have to lose around 140 pounds first. My insurance company requires six months of preop dieting and though I hope and pray that I will be successful at it and lose some weight before the surgery, I don’t want to be denied for this procedure just because I’m a few pounds over a certain doctors preferred BMI. So, I chose to consult with another physician at that office who would do my surgery at my current weight as a contingency plan.

Can you find a different surgeon??