Hi I am new to this and I hope you can help. I have one more supervised weight management appointment till we submit for authorization. I am worried because I gained weight by 3lbs and my Appointment is tomorrow’. I been eating healthy and right portions as well, and doing weight training and cardio. my surgeon told me to start introducing exercise and that’s what I been doing as well.

My question is has anyone gained during weight management supervised appointment periods? And what happened if so?

The 3 pounds you gained could be muscle. Muscle weights more then fat. I wouldn't sweat it.

Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Luck on your appointment!

I always get morning appointments and only nibble on a breakfast until after they can weigh me. Weight fluctuation between doctor's scales, your own, water retention etc can have a few pound difference - I wouldn't worry too much.

2 hours ago, Debbi Moore said:

The 3 pounds you gained could be muscle. Muscle weights more then fat. I wouldn't sweat it.

Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

The old what weighs more one pound of lead or one pound of feathers?

Very unlikely someone gains three pounds of muscle in one month. It is likely water retention.

3 hours ago, Bianca S. said:

Hi I am new to this and I hope you can help. I have one more supervised weight management appointment till we submit for authorization. I am worried because I gained weight by 3lbs and my Appointment is tomorrow’. I been eating healthy and right portions as well, and doing weight training and cardio. my surgeon told me to start introducing exercise and that’s what I been doing as well.

My question is has anyone gained during weight management supervised appointment periods? And what happened if so?

It depends on your insurance and your surgeon.

My surgeon would not operate if we gained weight during the six months.

Insurance varies but usually is based on first weight for surgery requirements.

Muscle and fat weigh the same. Fat just takes up more space then muscle.

I gained 2 or 3 lbs before my last meeting. They still went through with the surgery. It probably depends on your surgeon. But 2 or 3 lbs could be water retention or constipation. I kind of doubt they're going to care about just a couple of pounds, esp since it's the only time, but then again, it depends on your surgeon

It's important not to get caught up in a specific number - you haven't gained excessively and you have changed behaviors. We stress that your insurance company - whoever they are - is NOT THE BOSS OF YOU when it comes to pre-surgery diet programs. You Gained Weight During Your Pre-Op Diet . . . Now What? Good luck!

Thank you everyone for the positive words!

Update: just came out of my LAST appointment and we are just waiting on my psych evaluation report (i was just told the Dr i did it with sends them late?) and once they receive that they’ll submit for authorization ?

Well good for you Bianca, sounds like you're getting close to time for the "Deed to be done", oh exciting tomes ahead! I believe on you so you'll do well, or answer to Me!? Want happy updates in the future, should be getting a date soon!