September seems like it will never get here!

[laura4923 137]

Does anyone else have a long waiting period? I have a 6 month diet and exercise requirement for meritain insurance. It feels like it is just dragging by a a snails pace. I started March 1st so the earliest my surgery will be is in September. Ugh! I am encouraged reading about others journeys and can't wait to be on the post op side!

[Jerr_Bear 241]

I know how you feel. I also started my 6 months in march, per insurance requirements. It seems so far away, but I just know it will be here before I know. Stay strong.

[mclorrie 219]

Trust me, it will fly by! I started my journey in December, and in 18 days I'll be at my sixth and final visit. With all the tests that I had to complete with the cardiologist, psych appts., etc. it made it go quickly! Good luck to the both of you!!

[purrfctangel 239]

Use this time to do research, collect samples, and educate yourself. I prepared by giving up fast food, soda, cleared out my kitchen and started at the gym.

[linzlou2000 193]

I have to wait 12 months. ???? fingers crossed I'll be sleeved the beginning of October.

[laura4923 137]

Ouch, 12 months is a long time! I won't complain about 2/6 completed.

I am keeping busy with diet and exercise, have read a couple books and have done a good bit of research. Several people who have has VSG in my department at work ( I am a nurse and work in a hospital), have brought me various Protein Bars and shakes to try out. It is really nice to see their progress and have their support. I meet with the NP May 13th. I'll be at the halfway point!!

[tera1982 194]

I also have to wait 6 months due to the supervised weight loss program. I started in January so technically end of June early July would be my surgery date, but I have a already-paid-for family vacation in early august and don't want to be in recovery so my surgeon and I are shooting for beginning of September. I feel like it's a lifetime away. I know, it's nothing compared to how long I've been living unhealthy but still...I have been researching, sampling Protein so I'm not rushing last minute and being stuck with ones I can't tolerate(even though I know taste buds change for a lot of sleevers), going to support groups, and doing whatever I can to prepare. Good luck to everyone on their pending sleeves!

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

I know how you feel, but it will really fly by. I started my process in September and was sleeved in March. Use that time to do plenty of research and to improve your eating and exercise habits now. The more you can change ahead of time, the easier the surgery and recovery will be.

Ween yourself off of fatty foods, fast food, sugar, and caffeine now. It will make it easier when you get to the pre-op diet and after surgery.

You can do this.

[mlmanney 46]

mine is also 6mo. From what I have seen that is pretty standard. (I would assume unless you go out of the country to have your surgery done.) My inital appointment was mid Feb so I am looking at mid August hopefully. I am almost half way there. I think it has gone fast. I have finally got my Protein shakes figured out (I think). now I am on to researching/sampling Vitamins. Also trying to lose the required 10 lbs and get myself into as good a shape as I can to hopefully make recovery as easy as possible. anyone have any recommendations of which chewable vitamins are the best tasting and nutritional values?

[desertgirl_74 114]

It will go by faster than you think. I had a 1 year wait. This had nothing to do with insurance, my surgeon just has a long wait list. But it gave me time to get into an exercise routine. My body was better prepared for the surgery, and so far my recovery has been pretty easy.

[mrs kaje 347]

I have a one year wait. It sucks, lol.

At least I've gotten a head start on losing weight during the last five months.

[linzlou2000 193]

Mrs Kaje,

When is your year up? I graduate on September 29th. I've lost 46 lbs since September 2014 until now. Just maintaining until surgery time. My eating habits have changed, just gotta add more exercise. That's easier for me in the summer since I teach.

Edited May 2, 2015 by linzlou2000