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Uh, well, hi everyone.

My name is Stephanie. I'm 29 and what I like to call chronically fat. I had myself a little breakdown on Monday when I went to do my Weight Watchers weigh in and for the gazillionth time, failed to lose weight even though I am following that damn program to a T. I have lost a total of 6 pounds since the beginning of June.

I'm newly married and really excited to have babies. At almost 270 pounds I know I'm not at the most optimal weight for a healthy pregnancy for myself or my (future) babies. I really want to be a healthy weight.

In the midst of my crying jag on Monday I made an appointment to see a bariatric surgeon and came home from that appointment a little while ago. I think that appointment was the first time that I actually got more than four minutes of face time with a doctor during an appointment. It was refreshing almost. Anyhow, I meet the BMI criteria as I was at 40.5 in their office today. He said I was an optimal candidate as I was young, ate a fairly healthy diet and was a regular exerciser. I have Cigna insurance so I have to go through the six months of supervised weight loss. He assured me that I could actually lose weight during this time and that I wouldn't be denied by the insurance if my BMI went below 40. I am very healthy besides being overweight and have no comorbidities.

I'm looking forward to the next six months. I hope everything goes well and that I'll be on my way to a healthier and lighter life.

Se you all around.

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Hi Stephanie,

I'm new too. That's great that you're on the path, on still on the grass but I think I'll be on the path soon lol

Haley

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HI Stephanie,

Welcome. I am also fairly new. I am working on all of my pre-op doctor consults! Cant wait to finally have a surgury date! This forum is awesome everyone here is so helpful. good luck on your journey!

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You should be able to use your time at w.w. as part of your 6 mths since it is supervised.

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You should be able to use your time at w.w. as part of your 6 mths since it is supervised.

The doctor is going to check on that. He thought it had to be physician supervised, which I haven't been really. I went to the doctor twice in the three month time, but for surgical clearance and checkups for other things. If it did count though, that would be fabulous!

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Ihad Cigna and they insist on a Dr. supervised program. You have to see your Dr. once a month for 6 months and you can't miss a month or you have to start over. It passes fast though. It's been a great experience so far.

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