Question:
will the dietician make me go on a diet first

   — christina89 (posted on February 9, 2009)

February 9, 2009
Anyone of the following can ask you to diet first...Your insurance company, your surgeon/dietician, therapists...So...plan on some kind of pre op diet...
   — .Anita R.

February 9, 2009
Hi Christina, my dietician put me on a 1500 calorie diet. I saw her once every month for 3 months. The first month, she weigh me in & put in the a diet. The second month, I lost 6lbs. and the third month, I gained 3lbs. back. My surgeon requires that you loose 15-20 lbs. prior to surgery. It's mandatory w/him. The loss of weight will enable your liver to shrink & make it easier for the surgeon to get into the stomach area also for mental training purposes.....that is....to get you mentally ready for what's to come. I hope I helped answered your questions. Warmly, Ruth
   — Ruth M.

February 9, 2009
Christina ... Some Insurance companies REQUIRE 6 months Cigna for sure. Some Doctors also require for as stated before the liver. Which is better for YOU before n after surgery.
   — Eneleh

February 9, 2009
Yes you need to show that you have some control. This is the hardest thing to do...the surgery is the easy part... One lady in another support group I follow just yesterday was told that she will have to have 6 months more of nutrition classes/following...because she gained weight during her preop diet. She was one requirement away from getting a surgery date.
   — Bill_Nagle52