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I'm sitting in the parking lot! 1 hour early LOL. I got off work early. Hurry up 2:45!!!

Don't wait for them! Bug them! Lol. I had to make my own psych and nutritionist apts. They never called to start me.

I started my journey on January 7th! I had 6 months of required classes, 3 appointments with the physical therapist, & 2 appointments with the psychologist. Trust me... It seems like the end will never come but it does! For me after the 3rd month things felt like they were moving faster. Today I have an appointment with my surgeon and hopefully I'll get the green light and can file for approval with my insurance. I'm so anxious! I feel like waiting for 2:45 is longer than the 6 month program!!! Lol.

I'm 24 years old and my mom has been my #1 support system my entire life. We are close and talk about everything. Today we were talking about how close I am to finally getting a surgery date and I started to cry (happy tears). This is such an emotional time for me. I've struggled my entire life with the weight loss roller coaster and I can't wait to start the journey again and this time I know the roller coaster won't be going back up hill!

Yes, I am very aware. I've worked hard my whole life with various diets/plans etc.. but none of them have been able to become life style changes. I'm one of the more mature 20 something year olds and I do not look at this as a quick fix I look at it as a tool that will help save my life. Looking/feeling better about myself is just an added bonus.

Congratulations for taking the step. This is my 2nd time!... First time I got half way through the insurance process and freaked out... It's taking forever but hopefully well worth it!!

I finished my 6 month insurance program the end of July but the first appointment I could get with my surgeon is Next Weds... I've been experimenting with protein and I really enjoy the banana cream and chocolate muscle milk light. I'm going to try the cookies and cream this weekend. I got the powder so I'm also going to experiment adding it to plain Greek yogurt and see if that helps to change things up! Good luck! The visits flew by once I was on month 3!

H .... M.... O * why did the site out asterisks on that????

6 months is quite common. I have blue shield of CA and just finished my 6th month plan. It went faster than I thought it would but now I'm getting very anxious!!!!

I went to my surgeon in Feb 2013 and now I'm going back next week (post 6 month program) I don't remember how much I weighed but I think since Feb I've gained some weight. I've been battling 5-7lbs (which is actually an amazing improvement for me since I could easily gain 50lbs in a year if I'm not careful...) anyway... At this appointment I was told they will either clear me for surgery and call insurance for approval or they will require I do a few months of supervised diet. Do you think if I show a weight gain at all that I'm going to have to do more diet classes, or do you think I'll be ok? I'm so nervous.. This whole process has felt like its taken years and I'm just ready to be banded and start my new life!!! I know that it's a tool and I know how I should eat but without the tool it's so hard to feel satisfied so I eat too much. Hence the weight battle.. Nervous!!! Anxious!!

It was just insurance related 6 month plan. I was never told I had to lose a certain amount.

Im a Month or so away from surgery and I've started to drunk muscle milk light for breakfast and lunch with a sensible snack in between such as fruit or nuts. I eat a balanced dinner around 5-6. Is it ok to be doing this or do I need to eat more?

WOW!!!!! You guys look great!!!!

So my surgery will most likely be end of sept/early october due to my surgeon being busy... Ahhhh the waiting game. Anyway, on my commute this morning I was thinking that meal time is going to be A LOT different in the near future. What are some good meals/recommendations to keep things interesting. I eat with my eyes and I'm hoping I can get away from that soon :/

1 FINALLY finished my 6 month insurance required plan two weeks ago and yesterday my surgeons office confirmed they received all of the paperwork needed. I was jumping up and down! Then... they told me the first available appointment for a pre op consultation is on Aug 28th. I have to wait another whole month to even begin the process. I'm losing my mind!!!!!

Is my final class of my 6th month insurance requirements! I'm so excited its finally here!!!!!

Blue* lol

I have Blur Shield of CA

And I meant to say it goes by very fast!!!! You can do it. Keep your eye on the prize!

It's like a weight was lifted off my shoulders! Now I want the weight to fall off haha. Where are you at in your journey?