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What an awesome post! [: Keep it up!

I had my first consultation with my surgeon, and after that I was told I would have to be on a 6 month supervised diet, per Aetna. I weighed 298 at my highest, I am a female, I am 5’6, and my BMI was 47? I went every month for weigh in's, talked about my food intake, and sometimes had blood tests. I had to go to a nutritional class, a one on one nutritionist appointment, and a psychologist. I didn't lose any weight at all during my 6 month check in sessions. After my last 6 month doctors appointment my paperwork was sent to Aetna. There was a snafoo as to who wasn’t sending over paperwork (my doctor’s office not sending or Aetna not receiving it). However once I stayed on the phone it was easily taken care of and I was approved immediately after my case was reviewed. My experience was a lot better than some of the horror stories that I read and Aetna really wasn’t that bad to work with once the ball started rolling. I had a friend who had the surgery done and she went thru Aetna and she had to do a 3 month, instead of a 6 month, but her requirements were more strict and she had to show more documentation than I. She also had to work one on one with a nutritionist for those 3 months. Im not sure which route your health insurance will take you down but remember the months of waiting are a good thing. It gives you time to change your unhealthy habits to start adapting to a healthier lifestyle.

You can, and will do this, if you are meant to. Stay strong and my wishes for best health. <3

It's like we all have the same thoughts [: Im glad that you're rocking the sleeve!

You seem to be doing wonderful! I hope things keep on the amazing track that they are on!! [:

I just got sleeved on the 31st of January and let me tell you how horrible the day before surgery liquid diet was for me. I literally wanted to beat people up for their food haha. And as Im laying on the OR about to be put under I think to myself '**** i didnt eat this, this, or this before this surgery.' Im glad I wasnt alone in my thoughts. I was worried a few months before the surgery but I slept like a baby the night before and honestly wanted to sleep while they were prepping me for the surgery.

You will do amazing and when you wake up it will all be with a sigh of relief. The liquids phase for the first week has necessarily been a breeze because, like you, I see other people eating food while Im stuck with broth. However, it'll pay off and day by day and week by week it will get better. Be so completely proud of yourself and make sure to remind yourself how wonderful you are while laying on the OR table. The best wishes for a speedy recovery [: