Is anyone months out from surgery?

[kheartskat 4]

I am 6 months from my VGS surgery, and wondering if anyone else is in the same boat and wants a diet buddy?? I would really like to lose weight before surgery, but it can be hard to get on track without someone to be accountable to.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I'm 3-4 months away from surgery. Likely will have it sometime in October. I have to lose approximately 15 pounds over the next 10 weeks so I could really use a diet buddy.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Besides a diet buddy, if you are trying to get qualified for insurance to pay, you need to attend nutrition seminars. Whenever I go, I get weighed in. That should help too.

[Linds14 3]

Hey guys! I am looking at like October/ November surgery. I have been looking for someone to go through this journey with and Support each other. I really don't feel like I learn to much at my dr appts and classes... It all feels rushed and that worries me.. Anyways.. Like I said I would love to find a group of support

[JenSul 21]

I am 3-6 months out.. not sure when. Hoping to find out at my first appt on July 22nd. My insurance isn't the problem it is the clinic. They require certain things. We shall see. Love to be a support

[Myonlybattle 65]

I am two months out but was approved late May so I have been waiting a long time - and it has been HARD. I would love to have a support group with others who are having the surgery in the general time frame (I'm September) - I'm sure it will be a great thing to have before and after surgery! Does this site allow support groups? I wouldn't know how to begin to form one, but would love to be a part of one!

[Flygirl123 150]

I'm just staring my 6 month dr supervised diet. So I'm 7-8 months out from surgery! I would love diet buddies. Let's do this :- )

[MichelleTN 169]

I go to my first seminar(required before my appointment to see the surgeon) on July 15. So I have 6mo+ to go.

[dtiller1147 137]

I think my date will be sometime in October. I have been on the 6 month plan and I lost almost 15lbs. Wish all of you the Best on your Journeys...

[peteyrulz 82]

I'm looking at so many responses in which some of you are talking about your 6 month diet. At my last try for WLS (I was denied) my insurance, not surgeon, required a 3 month supervised diet. Is it insurance or your surgeon that is requiring the 6 month pre-op diet? I have an appt next week with a new surgeon & practice, that is why I'm curious. Oye I don't want to have to go thru those hoops again! If so, I will be heading to self-pay in Mexico.

Edited July 9, 2014 by peteyrulz

[dtiller1147 137]

I have the 6 months doctor monitored nutrition class as a requirement of my insurance BCBS of Delaware/Highmark. However, the surgery center is a Center of Excellence so that agree with that approach. I am OK with the process it gives you plenty of time to prepare and research before you make this major decision. Plus the more weight I loose and get stronger before surgery the better for me.

I wish you the very best of luck on your journey. Make sure you are confident in your surgon and the center, they are your "go to" team when you need somthing.

[kheartskat 4]

My 6 month supervised diet is required for insurance authorization. There is no diet requirement from my surgeon besides the 2-week pre-op diet.

I'm looking at so many responses in which some of you are talking about your 6 month diet. At my last try for WLS (I was denied) my insurance, not surgeon, required a 3 month supervised diet. Is it insurance or your surgeon that is requiring the 6 month pre-op diet? I have an appt next week with a new surgeon & practice, that is why I'm curious. Oye I don't want to have to go thru those hoops again! If so, I will be heading to self-pay in Mexico.

[Lazy_Lizzy 37]

Hello

My surgery is Oct 29 2014 and I can really use a diet buddy I have support from my coworkers which is awesome but sharing tips , ideas and recipes would be nice

[dtiller1147 137]

To answer your question "myonlybattle" yes there are groups set up. Go to the Forums Tab click on Sleeve, then go down to Monthly Gastric sleeve surgery 2014, I follow Oct 2014 one but you can choose whatever month your surgery is going to be.

[Myonlybattle 65]

@@dtiller1147, Thank you!