Yes, my insurance required a 6 month physician supervised weight loss program, or 3 months seeing both my PCP and a dietician monthly, and documenting exercise, nutrion, diet, weight, and behavioral modification techniques.  I followed the 3 month cycle, and using the dietician's recommendations, I lost about 26 pounds.  Although my surgeon prefers that you lose SOME weight before surgery, he doesn't really give you a target number of pounds.  Most surgeons would like to see you lose 10% if possible, because it reduces the problem of fatty liver being in the way while they operate.  But... giving you only 3 weeks to lose 13 pounds doesn't seem fair to me!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!! i am getting the RNY done on the 2nd, so ill be right there with ya. the best of luck to you, you will do great!

i am also having RNY done on the 2nd, and im soooooo scared. im having it done at balboa in san diego and all the "what ifs" are hitting me now! but good luck with everything and i wish you all 2nd ers the best......see ya on the bench:)

Congrats. I know how excited you are.  I was on top of the moon when I got that close.  I am now a week and a half post op.  Feeling better. The first week will be rough, but totally worth it.   Here is an angel to watch over you.  God Bless.

HI Cheryl,

I am having open RYN on March 24th.  My doctor only does this type of surgery because he said he sees more problems with the lap.  I am so excited but the time till the actual day seems to be taking forever to get here.  I have been so busy getting ready to be out of work for a while that I have not even thought about being scared or nervious yet.

how are you dealing?

Stasi