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How much weight does your doctor require you to lose before surgery? Have you lost some already. I am feeling like I loose weight then gain it back. Scared that doctor will post pone if I have not lost weight.

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My MD in Ohio per insurance made me follow supervised diet with dietician for 90 days... my wt loss yo-yo, there was no written policy that i had to loss a specific amount wt during the 90 day period. The same 8 lbs i have loss/regain during 90+ days.

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I'm in Ohio too and my insurance didn't require a supervised diet at all. I started this journey in August but due to other health problems (sleep apnea, kidney infections) kept getting in the way. Now I'm good to go on May 10th and I'm so excited. I didn't think it would ever happen.

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BC/BS anthem Ohio govt health insurance required the 90 day supv diet... started in Sept, during initial exam, "open can worms" had to see consultants, get DX with new diseases, jump through their hoops to finally came back around to bariactric M.D. to get a date 5/18...

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I have BC/bs Ohio but it's an employee plan.

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Hi May Sleevers,

I am hoping to get my surgery in may or aug, still not decided because I would like to build a support system with people who are going through the process. I would love to have a virtual buddy also if you are still interested.

Hi May Sleevers - I finally got my surgery date - May 10th. It's a ways off, but it'll be here before I realize it. I'd love to have a partner to pass the time with. So if you want a virtual buddy - let me know.

I've been doing pretty good with loosing some of the pre-surgery weight my surgeon wants me to lose, but I was down sick for over a week and know I need to get refocused. I"m looking forward to making some connections in this group. Thanks!

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Hi my surgery is May 5th

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My date is may 13. Going to texas. Really want this to be done already. What are you all focusing on 6 weeks out. I am trying to focus on drinking Water. starting Protein. eating slower. So far knowing I am having the surgery is causing me to eat more not less.

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I had to do 6 months supervised diet program and go to nutrition classes for 6 months. I've lost 20 lbs so far. No date yet but supposed to be in May. Getting very nervous about it.

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My date is may 13. Going to texas. Really want this to be done already. What are you all focusing on 6 weeks out. I am trying to focus on drinking Water. starting Protein. eating slower. So far knowing I am having the surgery is causing me to eat more not less.

Where in Texas? I'm in Austin. My surgery is also about 5 or 6 weeks out, its scheduled for May 17th but I'm trying to reschedule for the 10th.

I am working on drinking Water throughout the day, testing recipes for the liquid phase, and I'm making sure to take a good amount of Vitamins so that all my blood levels are good going into surgery in case they drop in the first few weeks due to not getting enough nutrition in while I'm learning a new way of eating. I also want to make sure I am really hydrated in case I fall down on getting enough water the first few weeks too.

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Hi There

I am not a may sleever I am still waiting for my waiting period to finish.

when did you get given your date? I am wondering when I should see the Surgeon, I have been to an info night and have the referral from my DR.

My waiting period ends December

Thanks :)

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Just got my date - May 9 - Can't wait!!

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