Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Insurance



Recommended Posts

Why can't you wait that long? Is it the "I've-finally-made-the-decision-and-I-want-it-now" feeling or is there a reason it has to be now (like your're losing insurance)?

If it is the first reason, I am sooooo with you there girfriend! 3 months seemed like an eternity. Then I found out some insurance made people have a 6 month diet. Yikes! All insurances have some hoops to go thru to get this surgery: a supervised diet (3 or 6 months long), a visit to a psychiatrist (at least 1), a visit to a nutritionist (at least 1). While it seems like a waste of time and effort in the beginning, it turns out there is merit to madness.

The supervised diet gives you time to kill some bad habits, develop some good habits and make sure you really know and understand what you are commiting yourself to. During the 3 months, I got off caffine, chocolate, chips, ice cream, soda and bad snack foods. I took the time to really examine why I was fat and look for solutions to help me manage my life better than to seek comfort in food.

Try not to look at this as a punishment but just the first steps in your journey.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I thought I couldn't wait 6 months for the program my doctor required but it amazed me how fast it went. 3 months will fly by!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 month diet and I can't wait that long!!

@@donna1470

what is 3 more months out of a lifetime??

well worh the wait :)

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" :)

use those three months wisely

lose as much weight as you can :)

work up to drinking 64 oz of Water a day

practice not drinking while you eat :angry:

after you eat don't drink for 45-60 minutes

eat in moderation

don't drink any soda

just the tip of the iceberg of rules you must follow for the rest of you life with the sleeve :)

you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life :)

enjoy the ride ride :)

good luck

kathy

Edited by proudgrammy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Trust u can other waited 6 months and sme more….

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just went through my 6 month supervised diet plan, required by insurance (surgery is 10/13). October felt so far away when I began my journey in March! I still call it a six month game with my insurance company haha. When I finally said out loud that I wanted a sleeve, I wanted it THEN. It was the longest six months, and yet the shortest too! Keep your chin up and your 3 months will be over before you know it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There's a lot to be done before surgery anyway....medical testing, surgery appointments, pre op diet...and those are just the required things!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

By the time you get all the tests and visits scheduled you will have used up that three months, possibly more. I had to have an endoscopy and had to schedule that out by a couple of weeks due to availability. So fear not, that time will fly by.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

At least you aren't waiting 6 mos.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I really need some advice for insurance. They are telling me I need 3 month diet and I can't wait that long!!

I started this process in December 2013. I completed my required 6-month diet program (really 7-months, whew) and was scheduled to have surgery on 9/22. As much as I wanted to have the surgery on that date, I reluctantly rescheduled to 11/24 since it's undoubtedly a better time for me and my family because I will already be off from work during that week. I've waited so long to have this surgery; what's a few more weeks gonna matter? That's what I keep repeating to myself and it works for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just got the call last night that I've been cleared to start the 6 months (24 weeks) worth of Options classes required by my insurance. These classes don't even start until November 13 and will be meeting once a week on Thursday nights. Now considering that Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, plus both Christmas and New Years, I'm looking at not finishing until sometime in May! I was also told that I won't even get to meet with a surgeon until the last month of classes. They told us in orientation that the whole process usually takes about 9 months and that's exactly what's happening.

In the meantime I'm trying to stay positive, and am using the time to prepare myself and my environment by stocking up on everything I'll need, researching, and also attempting to get ahead at work so things will run smoothly in my absence. I know once I start the classes the time will fly by and because I was given that extra time I'll head into the operating room armed with all I need to be a successful WLS recipient.

Just remember that no matter how long you have to wait there's always somebody else behind you who's just starting out, so count yourself lucky!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×