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I am currently doing my 6 month medically supervised diet. I had my first check-in with my doctor on 8/13/13. I gained two pounds. Ugh! This 6 month diet is an insurance requirement. My question is: what is my insurance company expecting from me during this diet? Do they want to see that I can stick to a diet and lose weight to prove that I can handle the post-op diet, or are they just confirming that I cannot lose weight on a diet? My diet consists of 1800 calories a day and I'm not even coming close to that. I've also been walking/running on a regular basis. Please advise on what the insurance company wants to see. Thanks!

Thanks guys. That's good to know. I appreciate your help.

I am on the same meds as you along with lithium and pristiq. I cannot go off my meds. Did you have to for your surgery? Do you have to crush your medicine now? Thanks!

Thank you. That is a great thread.

I'm going to purchase a VSG book and wanted to get some input from you guys on your favorite VSG book. Thanks guys!

I have a BMI of 38 and I do have comorbidities so my cutoff is a BMI of 35. I too have been concerned about losing weight. I have my first appointment with my doctor 8/8/13. I will discuss this matter with him and post my findings after my appointment.

Anyone in the Chattanooga, TN area that used/uses Dr. Jaime Ponce. I'm about 5 months away from getting sleeved and have my first appointment with him on 8/8/13.

Gold Bond makes a product called "Friction Stick" and it works wonderfully. It looks just like a stick of deodorant.

Would someone describe to me how well your incisions have healed? Is there noticeable scaring?

Thanks guys. I guess I'm concerned about this since I really don't want people to ask me about my scars forever. I'm a guy, so I'll be going shirtless at the pool and stuff. I guess I could always tell people I was stabbed in a bar fight. Lol