Denied - for gaining weight

Well I was denied! I got the call from my surgeons office this morning saying I was denied because "I continue to over eat, I gained 10 pounds, and that I won't be able to follow post op diet. Has anyone out there had this reason? I will appeal, but I don't know what to say. Any suggestions appreciated.

Were you denied by your insurance company or by the Dr.? I feel like it is a lame excuse to be denied for weight gain......since thats why we need the surgery in the first place.

Oh man, that is too too sad, that's the #1 reason why we need surgery, wishing you all the best in your appeal. Try doing a strict protein diet to shed those 10 pounds

I gained 30, but lost it in a month on Atkin's diet.My doc cancelled me surgery date, but I begged him to give me another chance, I had to quit smoking, so of course, I ate more. I had to prove myself, and luckily, I stayed focused.

Dang that sucks....I was 457LBS and my doctor still did it. Come on girl...Kick some but and lose the lbs required....I wish you the best....

Since this post was quite sometime ago you may have already resolved your issue. My nutrionist put all patients wanting WLS on a strict protein/liquid fast to put their body into ketosis state. In ketosis state, which can be measured after 5 full days, to prove that you will have the will power to 1. follow instructions and 2. strict to the post-op diet. The diet also makes you lose weight, in 5 days I lost 12.25 lbs. It wasn't easy by the 3rd day I wanted to say the hell with it and cry but I figured if I came this far I might as well continue until Friday morning. I proved I'm strong mentally to handle the changes that will come. Speak to your nutrionist and see what they suggest. The protein/liquid fast consisted of only 9 oz. of lean meat, 3 cups of chicken and/or beef broth, all the liquids I wanted as long as they were sugar free, and at least 32 oz. of water a day. I had to take a multivitamin and a supplement to replace my salt intake that I would be missing. I could only use the following seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. That was it for 5 days and that is stricter than Atkins induction phase. Like I said it was hard but it's what my doctor's office uses and it worked and now I'm waiting for approval.

Wow! I'm new here and didn't know you can get denied for that! I'm so sorry that happened to you but I'm sure that you can lose it and reapply. Again, sorry and I'll keep you in my prayers.