Question:
what can i eat that will enhance my weight lost ?

Please help and answer this question i need a insurance company to pay for a tummy tuck any suggestions?    — TARA C. (posted on December 14, 2004)

December 13, 2004
Am I reading this right? You are 2 month post op and looking for a tummy tuck? If so, you are way ahead of yourself. Your weight loss must be stable for several months before you can think about a tummy tuck. Do you know what a tummy tuck entails? (AndI hate the term "tummy tuck", by the way. It really trivializes a pretty major procedure.)
   — koogy

December 14, 2004
I agree basically with what Susan said, just in no way HOW it was said. If you are only two months out this is all still very new to you and I understand you are very anxious to have the new and improved body you have invisioned, but it is too early for PS, you can still do the research so you will be fully prepared for when you are ready. I think in order to have your tummy tuck, (i have no problems with that term. I think it is a matter of preference which term you use and no one should tell you any different), you need to have documented rashes that will not go away w/ medications and perhaps documented back pain, hygiene issues, etc. Not really sure because I will be self pay for mine next month. Best of luck to you.
   — tr1shl

December 14, 2004
<b>I believe it is to early yet. I just had a tt and my insurance co denied me at first because my request was put in to soon. they atlease wanted me to wait a year and have a stable wt loss. after waiting 2 more months my request was put back in and it was approved within a week. I know every insurance co is different, you may want to check yours out. in the mean time you can do your research also and do it well, cause it's just as important to find the best surgeon and also to know just what to expect etc. Best wishes</b>
   — B4real

December 14, 2004
The thing that I hate the most is a person that wants everything YESTERDAY! The weight did not go on overnight and it will not come off overnight. Just follow your doctor's guidelines and the weight will come off in a timely manner. Everything takes time after WLS and you need to have a healthy eating plan in order to not get sick in the process. A person needs to have their weight stable before they can have a TT and that is usually at about 18 months PO. Don't rush the process for yourself. Work the program and you will loose the weight that you need to and then in no time you will be able to have a TT. Pull out your doctor's or his dietician's instructions for you on what you should eat.
   — ChristineB