FIRST TIME POSTING BMI 60

sandra92335
on 4/27/15 4:20 pm - bloomington, CA

Hi Everyone,

I was debating whether to bug any of you..since I'm new to this forum. I have a question. My bmi is 60 and have seen my pcp for other co-morbities; a miscarriage, arthritis, headaches, depression and weight gain. Last year he said he was referring me to a nutritionist but I didn't go. My last doctor's visit two weeks ago he didn't reffer me to a nutritionist, he told me he was going to reffer me to a bariatric specialist. Due to my high bmi, would I still have to do the 3 or 6 month supervised diet? What are your experiences? Nice to meet you all...

karasmom
on 4/27/15 7:25 pm

I don't have an answer to your question but just wanted to say Welcome! My starting BMI was 73 on Sept 22 2015. Today my BMI is 52.5. I started making positive changes before surgery because I thought it would help me get through my 2 week liquid diet preop and help to adjust to life post op

Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions!

sandra92335
on 4/28/15 1:08 am - bloomington, CA

Congratulations on your improvement. It is great to hear your can make changes even before the surgery. Maybe I can do the same. And thank you..

Triksy
on 4/27/15 9:57 pm

RNY on 05/20/15

It depends on the surgeons plan and your insurance. If your insurance requires supervised diet then your most likely going to have to do it. But many insurance plans no longer require it. Just check your policy and you should have your answer.

HW- 380 SW-350 CW-358

sandra92335
on 4/28/15 1:13 am - bloomington, CA

I will definitely ask a lot of questions next time I go to my doctor.

selhard
on 4/27/15 10:13 pm - MN

RNY on 11/26/12

Bug away, Sandra :) My insurance had strict guidelines to prepare for WLS...the six-month waiting period was valuable time to lose weight beforehand, education, and mindset-readiness for a better lifestyle. Now, a question for you--you write you didn't seek nutritionist help, then your doctor referred you to a bariatric specialist. Are YOU interested, wanting, and committed to a WLS lifestyle?

sandra92335
on 4/28/15 1:19 am - bloomington, CA

Yes, I am very interested in my wls. I fell of the wagon when I got pregnant in October, I rather have had my baby than the wls, but that didn't work out. I was only pregnant for 3 months. I am looking forward to this journey and have started replacing meals with protein shakes and watching what I eat. Just so new to this, so glad I found this website. Thank you.