kimclow08

I meet with my bariatrician on Wednesday to start my six month diet. Anyone else beginning in October hoping to be sleeved in March/April 2014?

I just started my journey, too. I had my first dietician appointment and my psych eval last week. I met with my PCP on Friday and he is fully behind my having the surgery. I am a little afraid of the six month diet though. I have failed so many times, I'm scared to death that I won't do well.

I just started my journey, too. I had my first dietician appointment and my psych eval last week. I met with my PCP on Friday and he is fully behind my having the surgery. I am a little afraid of the six month diet though. I have failed so many times, I'm scared to death that I won't do well.

I was all set for the sleeve until I found out that my insurance will only cover the bypass. I'm not willing to give up, so I'm doing my research and moving forward with the RNY.

I was all set for the sleeve until I found out that my insurance will only cover the bypass. I'm not willing to give up, so I'm doing my research and moving forward with the RNY.

Sounds like my ex! Was his name John? lol My hubby now is very supportive. He flat out told he wasn't going to let me chicken out this time. I started the process once before for a lap band three years ago. I for scared and cancelled everything. I regretted it with every pound I gained.

Yes, that's me. I just wish my insurance wasn't so strict on the length of the diet. I not sure in the reasoning for that. Just seems like hoop to jump through. I think being afraid of failure is the real reason I'm worried about the six months, too. I like the flavor of Spiriutein Protein Shakes. They are very filling.

Yes, my insurance requires it. I hate that I have to jumps through six months of hoops, but I'm trying to be positive and work on my emotional eating during this time.

That is the best news I've heard all day!

I want to be able to go places with my family. For the past two weekends, I have chosen not to go on activities because I don't want to be seen this large. I want to sit on my sofa and not have the cushion sink all the way down. I want to sit on folding chairs and not be afraid they will break. I want to walk between the aisles in my classroom and not worry about bumping my kids with my hips/butt. I want to walk around my school without sweating and being out of breath. I want to be able to clean my house without my back hurting. I want my plantar fasciitis to go away. I want to sleep the whole night and not wake up with back pain at 3am. There is so much more...

I know in the end, I will end up telling a ton of people. I teach in a high school. I have told some people in my department that I am close with, but what about my students? I don't want them to worry about me while I'm gone. I'm really close with my students. I'm hoping for a spring break surgery. I may just tell them the day before vacation starts.

I told one of my bosses on Friday. I'm a teacher, and we have a very involved evaluation process. Attendance is a part of that process. We usually skip over that part quickly because it's never been an issue for me. But this year it will be different. So, I closed the door and told him. He was extremely supportive and even found the name if the person in HR that I needed to talk to. I love that he did that bit of leg work for me. So, it's not a bad idea for everyone.

Hello, I'm on the weta side of Indy, but I am just starting my journey. I had my surgeon consultation on September 16. I begin my six month diet on October 2. I'm very excited! I would love to share stories.

I have my first meeting with my NUT on October 2nd. I am so excited. I am hoping to have a surgery date by spring break of next year. That's early April.

I'm wondering what the surgery experience has been like for teachers. Did you wait until summer for surgery? Did you have to take time off during the school year? Is the surgery covered under FMLA? I'm worried that I'll have to wait until summer, even though I'm about to start my six month supervised diet plan. Just dealing with the anxiety of finally getting started, and praying nothing stands in the way .

Hello everyone, I just has my first consultation with Dr Evanson at St Vincent Carmel on September 16th. I'm really excited to get everything started! My psych evaluation is Oct 2 and so is my first NUT meeting. I have to do a six month pre op diet per my insurance. Does anyone here still go to the Avon support group? That's where I'll be going.

My six month pre-op diet is set by my insurance. So, it may be three for you. I read the rules on FMLA on the Dept of Labor website. Looks like from what they say and what you all have said, I should covered. I am really hoping for spring break, but I'll take summer if I need to. I'm just so excited to her this going.