i am getting nervous

I am getting nervous I am 25lbs below my goal weight and I’m trying to lose as much as I can. But a part of me is saying I couldn’t because I mite not have my surgery if I am any smaller. Can someone tell me if I am doing the right thing by losing more weight or  should i try to maintain for now?

Hi there,

I do know the more weight you lose before surgery the better. You might want to consult your Dr. to see if he/she wants you to stop losing in order to keep the approval for the surgery. Best of luck to you.

Jules

thank you. my pre op is this friday. i just want a little advice before i go i think ill try to maintain till then. thank you again

No worries.  I believe the insurance cut off for WLS is a BMI of 40.  Check with your insurance company for their cut off to be sure.

The more you lose now the less fatty your liver will be in surgery, which makes it much easier for the surgeon t lift your liver to get at the parts he needs to. 

Congratulations on your awesome loss!  Keep up the good work!
---jan---

With a BMI of 50, I don't know why you are worried about them not doing surgery.  Also I would think the more weight you lose the easier surgery will be for the doctor.  If you are really concerned then call the doc.  That is the best suggestion anyone can give you at this point.

Good luck, Diane

 thank you. i am worry i have kaiser insurance and they wanted me to lose 10% of my body weight.and i lost 17% i know i mite be silly and i mite be worrying for nothing. my pre op is friday ill know for sure then. thank you again

I have Kaiser too, I am going to Richmond for my process, I know im gunna have to lose some weight, probably the 10% just like you, any suggestions on what I can do that has helped you out the most? I'm having the worst time loosing any weight.
Thanks and good luck!
Jessika

Ericia, continue doing what you are doing! It will help you recover fast after your surgery and make it easier on your surgeon, because you will have less of a fatty liver.
Good luck!!

HUGS
JOY

I also had Kaiser and lost more than the 10%. It just made it easier for the Dr. and She was glad that I had lost more than required.  Good luck to you.  :)