Dr. Mo GBMC-Weight Loss during process

I am just really nervous because I have my third month appointment with the COMP center 1/20/11 and this time it is with Dr. Mo and not the nutritionist and I gained 3.5 lbs last month and think I have gained this time too.  Am I going to get a tongue lashing by him or worse be in jeopardy of not being approved?  Please help me with some answers.

Robyn

I would call the office and ask. 

I would try to get in a diet liquid for the next two weeks so that you can lose 4 to 5 pounds.   You can do it if you really try.   But I know that some doctors will cancel surgery but not sure of Dr. Mo.

Good Luck and keep us posted on what the dr's office says.

Cira

I went to Dr Mo but I consistently lost weight. So I can't say for sure what he would say. However, he's doesn't seem like someone who would lash out. They never even gave me any type of requirement to lose before surgery. I would be more concerned about the insurance company. Insurance likes to see that you can lose some weight before surgery to show that you will continue to lose afterwards. So you might want to check your insurance requirements again.

I had Dr. Liao at GBMC so I can't speak for Dr. Mo, but niether the nutrionist of Dr. Liao said anything to be about gaining a few pounds before the surgery. I think that they understand the struggle to lose weight (or even remain the same weight) without the surgery, so I don't think they would cancle your surgery. I hope this helps some.

 I'm also a patient of Dr. Liao's. I consistently lost over the 6 months, but they didn't tell me I had to. I've heard of people who's weight fluctuated over the course of the waiting period, and everything worked out.

But your appointment isn't until January 20. You still have time. I'd let go of the stress and anticipation and refocus your efforts on eating better and moving more. That's the long term goal anyway. (And maybe give the nutritionist a call. Is it Rebecca? She's terrific. She might be able to give you some practical advice.)

Remember to treat yourself kindly. A lot of us got overweight by talking to ourselves in the most unkind way. Nothing good is ever accomplished by beating ourselves up. Just dust yourself off and take good care of yourself.

Good luck!

hello,

i have dr liao, and during my journey i gained 14 pounds between my 4th and 5th visit because of my pcp taking me off my diuretics, and dr liao understood. he is a very understanding doc. he told my during my last visit in oct that 64oz water is 4 pounds! remember your wieght will fluctuate because of different factors. as long as your trying you should not have any issues.

I too have Dr Liao, and went to one of my visits after gaining 3lbs.  He didn't;t even say anything,  The Nurse has commented to my weight-gain before, but more so wondering what could of happened, and recognizing that.
I have always been told by them that depending on your starting weight will depend on how much they would like you to lose before surgery.  I on the other hand have not lost much  but more so maintained my same weight.  I am scheduled and approved for surgery on Jan 27Th. 
They are very understanding.  And what I like most about their office is that they don;t make you feel worse than you already do about your accidental weight gain.
As far as insurance is concerned they have said in orientation that the insurance companies can deny if you gain anywhere over the sum of 20lbs because to them it appears you are not taking it serious.
BOTTOM LINE...don't trip over a couple of pounds, it happens to the best of us!

Good luck :)
Kim