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I finished my 6 month insurance program the end of July but the first appointment I could get with my surgeon is Next Weds... I've been experimenting with protein and I really enjoy the banana cream and chocolate muscle milk light. I'm going to try the cookies and cream this weekend. I got the powder so I'm also going to experiment adding it to plain Greek yogurt and see if that helps to change things up! Good luck! The visits flew by once I was on month 3!

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I'm on a crazy posting spree lately! I have an *** with Blue Shield of CA and I was wondering if anyone else has this insurance? I'm not able to really get a price estimate until my pre-op consultation and I'm antsy to know what kind of money I'm looking at. I'm thinking most if not all will be covered since they had me to a 6 month program and meet with dieticians and psychiatrists etc...

6 months is quite common. I have blue shield of CA and just finished my 6th month plan. It went faster than I thought it would but now I'm getting very anxious!!!!

It was just insurance related 6 month plan. I was never told I had to lose a certain amount.

I went to my surgeon in Feb 2013 and now I'm going back next week (post 6 month program) I don't remember how much I weighed but I think since Feb I've gained some weight. I've been battling 5-7lbs (which is actually an amazing improvement for me since I could easily gain 50lbs in a year if I'm not careful...) anyway... At this appointment I was told they will either clear me for surgery and call insurance for approval or they will require I do a few months of supervised diet. Do you think if I show a weight gain at all that I'm going to have to do more diet classes, or do you think I'll be ok? I'm so nervous.. This whole process has felt like its taken years and I'm just ready to be banded and start my new life!!! I know that it's a tool and I know how I should eat but without the tool it's so hard to feel satisfied so I eat too much. Hence the weight battle.. Nervous!!! Anxious!!

WOW!!!!! You guys look great!!!!

Im a Month or so away from surgery and I've started to drunk muscle milk light for breakfast and lunch with a sensible snack in between such as fruit or nuts. I eat a balanced dinner around 5-6. Is it ok to be doing this or do I need to eat more?

So my surgery will most likely be end of sept/early october due to my surgeon being busy... Ahhhh the waiting game. Anyway, on my commute this morning I was thinking that meal time is going to be A LOT different in the near future. What are some good meals/recommendations to keep things interesting. I eat with my eyes and I'm hoping I can get away from that soon :/

1 FINALLY finished my 6 month insurance required plan two weeks ago and yesterday my surgeons office confirmed they received all of the paperwork needed. I was jumping up and down! Then... they told me the first available appointment for a pre op consultation is on Aug 28th. I have to wait another whole month to even begin the process. I'm losing my mind!!!!!

Blue* lol

I have Blur Shield of CA

And I meant to say it goes by very fast!!!! You can do it. Keep your eye on the prize!

It's like a weight was lifted off my shoulders! Now I want the weight to fall off haha. Where are you at in your journey?

I'm 24 an will be 25 in January. Today is my final insurance required appointment and in hoping my surgery is late August early September! What a great early Christmas/birthday present to get my health back!

Is my final class of my 6th month insurance requirements! I'm so excited its finally here!!!!!

My fitness pal. It's a app for your phone. Calorie tracker

Last week was month 3 of my 6 month program. It is passing quicker than I thought but I still wish it was time NOW. Today at 3 I have a phone pre interview with my behavioral health psychiatrist (2 visits with her are required) It can't come any sooner!!!

FITNESS PAL IS AMAZING! If you use the photo option you can scan the item and choose what serving size you ate. If you're off 5-10 calories big whoop better than being completely in the dark!

I have BC of CA and I have a 6 month plan including once a month meeting to weigh in 3 physical therapy visits, 2 or 3 nutrition visits, and 2 or 3 psychiatry visits. I'm entering into month two and it sucks cuz I'm ready but hopefully things will move quick!

You can do it! My surgery is not til mid August early September and I'm already almost 30 days clean of diet drinks. The carbonation is an addiction and it's hard but it's mind over matter which I'm sure this whole process is!