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Mine consisted of speaking to a therapist, the those booklet tests with all the little dots and a number 2 pencil....took a couple hrs.

I'm in the middle of my 6 month medically supervised diet. I totally understand how you are feeling. I have told my hubs, my mom, children and a select few others. I'm not telling my sisters, even though I KNOW they will support me, but, I'm afraid they will have unrealistic expectations and that will get me down. I'm also not telling my in laws. I feel they will judge me. Think I'm lazy or wanting "the easy way out". Tell only who you want! It's YOUR choice! You need a good support system.

I wanted to do TOPS, but it wasn't on my list. WW was my cheapest option.

I could, but I am so afraid of insurance denying me! So I'm just being over cautious.

I'm doing weight watchers. I use the monthly pass so I have access to both online and meetings. That way I have their documentation as well.

Got some new motivation this weekend! I'm gonna have a grand baby!! One more reason to have this surgery!!

I would have done the same!

I was wondering the same thing.

I'm from NE Mississippi. Corinth to be exact!

I finally went to the seminar. They only have them once a month and last month I couldn't make it due to weather. There is a really good chance I will have enough past diet documentation that I will cover my insurance 6 month diet requirements! The coordinator for my surgeon told me to go ahead and get the other visits out of the way. My psych eval is wed. Then I have a Cardo eval the middle of march as well asylum Pulmonary eval. (due to my high BMI I have to Get clearance letters). I'm so excited! Praying hard that I have met the requirements and will be sleeved soon!!

Best of luck! I can't wait till its my turn! :-).

Buying new clothes! (I hate to shop now!) feeling good about myself. Wearing shorts again! Lol

Welcome! Good luck with your surgery! I just started my 6 month mandatory diet. Tonight officially with my first weigh in at weight watchers.

Frank, awesome job!! I'm a 42 yr old, 5'7 and about 424 lbs. it's overwhelming. Your story is very inspiring. I read alot about ppl that have a 100 or so to lose, and here I am with over 200...it overwhelms me. More than I can say. My oldest son just got married a few months ago, and they are talking about starting to have children. That's when it really hit me. I wanna be the fun Grammy. Not the one that just sits and watches. I'm only 42!! My first seminar with the surgeon is Feb11th. And I just started my mandatory 6 month diet. I am hoping to be sleeved before thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing your story. I reinforced I am making the right decision!

As I have stated before, I am in the beginning stages. Lots of questions! When do you have your psych evaluation and what all do I need to know for this? Thanks!

I spoke with someone with my insurance and with BCBS of AL weight watchers does count. As long as I go 3xs to my doctor for a weigh in during the 6 months.

I go to my first seminar on Feb 11th. Getting pumped to get this party started..lol. Starting weight watchers Tuesday for my 6 month diet. Nice to know there is a group of us starting this around the same time! I'm from Mississippi. :-).

I am planning on using Dr Michael King in Oxford. I go to the first seminar Feb 11th. I was wondering what to expect! I spoke with my insurance company and they suggests I go ahead and start my 6 month diet. So I'm joining Weight Watchers Tuesday. She told me It would work as long as insane my Dr 3 times for a weigh in during that 6 month time frame. What are somethings I need to work on during this phase. I was going to try and not drink while I eat. I see that is something I will have to do, and I drink alot. Dt Pepsi and Water. Anyhoo, besides that, what would be good for me to be doing?

I'm just started my 6 month diet. I am only told my hubs, my oldest son, daughter in law, mom, step dad and one friend. They are all very supportive. I know my sisters and nieces will be as well, and I will tell them, but probably after. I am not ashamed, I just don't want or need the added pressure. I am blessed, my family wants me to get this weight off and will be very supportive. I just need to tell them in MY time.

Hi, My name is Michelle. Im 42, 5'7 and weigh around 420....Wow, that was hard to type. but I am getting my life back. I scheduled my first seminar and will be starting my 6 month diet. I did weight watchers last year, and looking into how long I was on the program, not sure if it was 6 months or not. I have been lurking here for a while, and have toyed with this idea for a couple of years, but it was only recently my husband got on board, so now is my time! Im nervous, but determined. I know our insurance covers this, and I have the BMI, plus I am a type 2, have sleep apnea, and high blood pressure, so I was told, I just have to follow their guidelines. Sorry, this is rambling...lol..Im trying to multitask and failing miserably! :-) anyway just wanted to say hi!