November surgery... Hopefully

[Mplsgal218 2]

Hi, I'm Kelly. I've never participated in any online forums or anything like this. But it's the night before what will hopefully be my last appt with my nutritionist before she signs off on surgery. Our goal date is early November. Current status... Nervous that I won't be at goal weight tomorrow. I was supposed to have lost half of pre-op weight loss goal of 10lbs.

I'm so ready for this surgery and just want to keep moving forward.

[VSG AJH 499]

Welcome, Kelly! I'm also hoping to be a November sleever. I've completed nearly all of my insurance requirements -- just have that same final nutritionist appointment. My stuff will hopefully be submitted to insurance on November 5th (the last day I see the NUT).

I'm sorry you're concerned you haven't lost the required weight. What will happen if you haven't? One more appointment? I'm actually in the opposite boat -- I haven't lost much since my first visit, maybe 8-9 pounds, but the NUT told me not to lose any more until I'm submitted to insurance. My starting BMI was 41.1, and is now 40 and change, She's worried if I drop any more, insurance may balk since I don't have the automatic comorbidities. (I have comorbidities, just not the ones that qualify me for surgery without appeal.) I'm in this very weird place of not being able to gain *or* lose, which feels crazy and frustrating.

Good luck tomorrow! I'm anxious to hear how things go, and excited to watch your journey!!

[Arts137 1,811]

You have come to the right place! We are ALL with you here!

[Mplsgal218 2]

Thanks! I lost more weight than expected and nutritionist signed off. Just some paperwork to finish this week and hoping to get the date soon. Shooting for mid November. I am ready!

[VSG AJH 499]

So glad to hear!!