First stages

[staceynay 1]

Hey guys I'm new to this and wanted to ask if you all have any advice for me. I'm 26, 5'6 and weigh 299. I've met with the surgeon and on sept 9th will be my second appointment with the dietician. My insurance company requires a 6 month supervised diet which sucks because I'm impatient lol. Please leave me any advice you have. I'd like to find someone to talk to about this journey im beginning.

[Tamisa73 17]

I also jUst started this process. .ive seen the surgeon and have my 2nd nutrition apt next tues...looks like we're gonna be close on the same path..what state are you from?

[Sara 401 8]

I have my 3rd appt with the dietitian in sept 16. Everything else is done. going to be a long few months.

[staceynay 1]

I also jUst started this process. .ive seen the surgeon and have my 2nd nutrition apt next tues...looks like we're gonna be close on the same path..what state are you from?

I'm in WV. How about you?

[Tamisa73 17]

Oklahoma

[Sara 401 8]

Rhode Island

[ponchik 77]

It is actually good that you have 6 months of supervised diet, this is an awesome opportunity to learn dos and don'ts and people who go through this have better chance of success in a long run. Use this time too understand what is going to happen and how it will affect your life. I was also upset that my insurance required it, but now, being postop I understand the advantage I was offered. Good luck!!!

[Sara 401 8]

I am s band to bypass pt. I know the dos and don'ts my band is do fickle I threw up everyday for 8 months. .my DR kept telling me to chew better. Come to find out I was to tight.

[staceynay 1]

It is actually good that you have 6 months of supervised diet' date=' this is an awesome opportunity to learn dos and don'ts and people who go through this have better chance of success in a long run. Use this time too understand what is going to happen and how it will affect your life. I was also upset that my insurance required it, but now, being postop I understand the advantage I was offered. Good luck!!![/quote']

Very true. I've already learned a lot and feel more comfortable about my decision. Thank ou.

[staceynay 1]

I am s band to bypass pt. I know the dos and don'ts my band is do fickle I threw up everyday for 8 months. .my DR kept telling me to chew better. Come to find out I was to tight.

Wow. How are you doing now?

[kristy3k 1,133]

Oklahoma

Where are you at in Oklahoma? I live near tulsa and dr Gorospe did my surgery

date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

[Tamisa73 17]

Im in Tecumseh ...Dr Ronnie Keith in Norman will be doing my surgery.

[kristy3k 1,133]

Im in Tecumseh ...Dr Ronnie Keith in Norman will be doing my surgery.

Well good luck to yoU!!

date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

[Tamisa73 17]

Thank you!