Forever!

[Renkoss 420]

Trust me when I tell you those 6 months will go by so fast. I started this journey in September, 2015 and my surgery is Monday, April 11th; 4 days from now.

I thought the same thing when I began appointments, but there is really so much information to learn, and so much lifestyle changes to make that you will be happy to have had these last 6 months to take it in small bites rather than just being thrown to the lions. This takes a great amount of preparation, and although it annoyed me in the beginning, I'm so glad that I have the knowledge and the information that I have now. I'm still scared of screwing up after going through all this, but I know my fears are nothing that anyone else hasn't experienced. Sometimes you feel like you are all alone in this journey. Trust me you are not! Everyone here is such an inspiration and motivater that you will know that you've made the right decision.

Ask lots of questions. Write things down as you think of them so you can find out the answer. Being prepared is your best tool.

Good Luck to you.

[tammylou 1]

I started the process May 2015, it had taken a year but I'm FINALLY getting my Surgery May 19th. Depending on your insurance company you have to be diligent about keeping up with your paperwork and test results.

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[rozes5 1]

My insurance company requires 6 months too! My next dietitian appt is April 15 , which is my 3rd visit , thinking the same thing, seems like forever, good luck on your journey!

Rozes5

[browneyes38 1]

I feel the same way!! My surgery isn't due until late September of this year....ughh this 6 month wait seems like it's taking forever!!!

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[CancelMyAccount1 13]

As everyone else has said, those six months will fly by. I started my process in Dec. 2015 and am just finally having my surgery on May 3......that will be six months and I didn't even have a six month requirement. The time really did go by quickly with all the tests, appts, classes, etc. I spent a lot of time learning everything that is necessary to be successful in this process. Take this time to learn all you can....all the vets are so knowledgable. Start focusing on high Protein and low carbs; getting all your Water in every day and just making little changes in preparation for this life changing journey.[emoji846]

[achappex3 346]

Didn't expect to get so many responses. Thanks guys! I'm sure it'll fly I'm just so impatient and ready to go. I get so fixated on things that when I know it's going to happen I want it to happen ASAP!

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[sanjumelts 170]

My process ended up being about 8 months. You're kept so busy hitting all aspects of the check list that before you know it, your surgery is in 3 day. I go in on monday, wish me luck!!

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[spdmonkeymama 36]

How much warning do you normally get on surgery dates? I want my husband to take the time off work and his office is weird about requesting at least 4 weeks out.

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[Renkoss 420]

My process ended up being about 8 months. You're kept so busy hitting all aspects of the check list that before you know it, your surgery is in 3 day. I go in on monday, wish me luck!!

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Will be thinking of you as I enter the surgery this Monday for my surgery as well! Wishing all April 11th people good luck! You April 12th peeps too!!!

[Alex Brecher 10,502]

I know six months feels like forever. The only advice I have for you is to try to turn the waiting time into something positive. Is there something you can do to make surgery easier? For example, you could try to start an exercise program if you’re not doing one already so that you’re in shape and surgery is easier and safer. Or you could practice your healthy eating and new recipes. I know it feels like too long, but try to see the positive. And definitely keep us posted!

[leahhindi 65]

I had a 3 month wait and I tried to put that time to good use. No, not eating everything in sight I used this time to start changing my habits. Some examples: stop drinking with straws, start taking Vitamins daily, increase Fluid intake significantly, start getting in Protein via shakes. My surgery is scheduled for May and I started this journey in January. All of the things listed above are permanent changes you will need to make post-op anyway. I started them during the wait period because I was so afraid of being non-compliant. Essentially I made a bargain with myself: If I could not incorporate these lifestyle changes pre-surgery, I would push the surgery off. Funny, the thought of pushing the surgery off was all I needed to get my a$$ in gear.

[newmebithebypass 713]

i have a 7 month wait per my insurance so i started in december and will finish in june

[MonicaEMT 35]

This month will be my third and it did seem kinda long when I first started but I must say it's actually moving super fast. So fast I'm getting nervous already.. LOL My surgery will be sometime in August and if seems to be rushing.

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[mstolfi 10]

I'm looking at over Christmas! I have to schedule my surgery around when I'll be home from college and that's my longest break, which stinks lol.

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[Pinkgirl1234 761]

It goes fast!...before you know it....November will be here..,,