Pre-op weight

[msdetermine]

Im not sure if anybody will read this before I leave for Mexico 11/23, but I will post it anyway. I am having a problem with my pre-op weight, I have done what I am suppose to and some. I have only drop maybe 5lbs, I am scared my surgery will get postponed. I think my meds just havent help with me trying to lose weight. I am freaking out because I want know until I get there. Any words from anybody?

Thanks

KC

[CalKev]

Contact Dr. Miranda asap and find out where you actually stand and if she can help. Kevin

[Kristi Ann]

Im not sure if anybody will read this before I leave for Mexico 11/23, but I will post it anyway. I am having a problem with my pre-op weight, I have done what I am suppose to and some. I have only drop maybe 5lbs, I am scared my surgery will get postponed. I think my meds just havent help with me trying to lose weight. I am freaking out because I want know until I get there. Any words from anybody?

Thanks

KC

i would start with talking to dr. miranda. i had only lost 4 pounds before my surgery. not sure how much you were expected to lose, but i am pretty sure it will be fine. afterall, you have lost some. keep us updated.

[Marissa]

Im not sure if anybody will read this before I leave for Mexico 11/23, but I will post it anyway. I am having a problem with my pre-op weight, I have done what I am suppose to and some. I have only drop maybe 5lbs, I am scared my surgery will get postponed. I think my meds just havent help with me trying to lose weight. I am freaking out because I want know until I get there. Any words from anybody?

Thanks

KC

This is confusing to me, why do they want you to loose weight before the sugery? My doctors office told me to gain 10 lbs to get my insurance to cover its.... Does this mean that they are now going to tell me to loose this weight ebfore surgery?????

[cyndiwilson]

This is confusing to me, why do they want you to loose weight before the sugery? My doctors office told me to gain 10 lbs to get my insurance to cover its.... Does this mean that they are now going to tell me to loose this weight ebfore surgery?????

Dr. Ortiz is located in Mexico anyone in USA will not be using there insurance we are all self pay etc. ---also the losing weight is a commitment that you would want to try to do before surgery it shows that you are serious about the surgery and also any weight loss oyu can do b4 surgery is effective in shrinking the liver- talk with oyur MD about this most lap band patients on this forum and others that I have read on thier MD wants a pre op to help lose that 5% body weight b4 surgery (or a reasonable amount of weight)shrinking the liver you may talk with your md or if you are considering MD ortiz call and talk to Lori Becky she is a great help with any questions

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[Kristi Ann]

This is confusing to me, why do they want you to loose weight before the sugery? My doctors office told me to gain 10 lbs to get my insurance to cover its.... Does this mean that they are now going to tell me to loose this weight ebfore surgery?????

The purpose of this liquid diet is to decrease the size of your liver, which in turn will make the placement of your lap band safer. my co-worker said she gained 20 pounds before surgery for the sole purpose of having her insurance cover it. she was then placed on a pre-surgery diet and lost 12 pounds before surgery. so, yes, most likely you will be on a diet before surgery. good luck!