only 2 more months of dieting!

[kasey_dale 14]

I haven't even been on here in forever, but as of right now I'm on month 4 out of 6 for my pre op dieting! My last month will be June then it'll get sent off to insurance I'm counting the days and I'm beyond excited.

[NewAshes 232]

How much are you required to lose and are you close to that goal?

[kasey_dale 14]

How much are you required to lose and are you close to that goal?

They didn't give me a set amount. I just have to have 6 months of showing I'm trying. I've kinda set myself on like a 30 pound goal. And I'm about 10 pounds away from there.

[NewAshes 232]

Oh that's great!. I haven't talked to my doctor yet to start the process. I'm worried that if they give me a amount I won't be able to lose it

[kasey_dale 14]

My doctor has put me on Phentermine which has helped a lot! And as long as your motivated and never take your eye off the prize 6 months wont be but a little thing. I had a little goof last month where I gained 8 pounds which is why she put me on Phentermine and when I went back this month I had lost that and then some. After my slip up I went out to rue 21 because you can get a cute outfit for 10$ or less on clearance and got 1 outfit of something I want to be able to wear one day, and it seems silly but its helps a lot! A lot of insurances don't put you on a goal, but its always good to have a goal set for yourself helps out the process.

[NewAshes 232]

The insurance sets the time it's the doctors that set the weight goal to shrink your liver. Some just make you do a two week liquid diet before surgery other may make you lose weight during the 3-6 month time. I'm hoping I won't have too because I can only maintain my weight. I keep trying to eat small portions but then I'm hungry when I usually not