The supervised diet was exactly what I needed.

[TexasMommy80 297]

I started a supervised diet for insurance requirements about three and a half weeks ago. In those three months, my surgeon is requiring that I lose 12 pounds.

A few days ago, I found out that they will try and submit an appointment that I had with my PCP a month prior, as one of the required months for my diet. If my insurance allows it, that means that I actually have to lose 12 pounds in 2 months instead of 3.

I got on the scale this morning and weighed in at 233, with a starting weight of 241, so I am down 8 pounds. It is so hard though! I have another weight check in on Wednesday. I figure since my appointment is later in the day, I will weigh in around 236, but hopefully less. That means I have probably 7 pounds to lose in the next 33 days.

Dieting is so hard and I am glad I am doing this. The first week seemed so easy, but now I am struggling and the weight is hardly coming off. I have yo-yo dieted my whole life and it has been a constant disappointing cycle of losing to only regain. The first week of my diet, I seriously considered walking away from WLS. I though I could do it on my own. Now, I am reminded of my struggles and I am more sure than ever that this is the right thing.

[lilybilly 36]

I completely understand. Yesterday I found out that the doctor at my insurance company who is happening my case gas placed it on hold. Idk why my case is on hold as I have submitted all the requirements and inhale been on a supervised diet since Dec 3. I am so disappointed as I know I dnt do it on my own without the wls. I was told by my insurance company that the Dr requires 3 more months of a supervised diet and I'm just heartbroken and depressed over this news. Idk what to do I feel like giving up.

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[lilybilly 36]

Sorry for all the mistakes ...i guess I'm just emotional and out of it.

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[TexasMommy80 297]

Sorry for all the mistakes ...i guess I'm just emotional and out of it.

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You will be ok! If it requires more time, then make sure you do it. Just think of where you will be a year from now. I may have to push my surgery out to summer because of my work schedule and I am super disappointed, but I know in the long run, it will all be worth it. I started this process years ago and backed out, and now I wish I hadn’t.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
SW: 241
GW: 150-160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

[lilybilly 36]

Thank you

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