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BTW, I found a neat way to help me "kill time" until my surgery and still make me feel like I'm moving forward. Each month I give myself a new life change goal. I started taking a daily Multivitamin. Then I weaned off caffeine. Then I started drinking at least 64oz. of Water everyday. I will eventually add in eating slower and chewing every bite until its mush and not eating anything after 8pm, walk a little more each day, etc. so by the time I have the surgery, all these things will already be "old habits"

Thanks and you too!

My program was 6 months. Then it took another 6 months to get a date due to the surgeons being so booked. During that time I was able to tackle things that I was not able to get done during the first 6 months.
Specifically, I worked on losing more weight, tackling head hunger, sipping, timing meals, planning meals, building my leave at work, etc. It also allowed me to get my immediate family on board prior to surgery so that post-op I could recover and not have to explain every little thing to my kids.
It was something I was very unhappy about at the time, but grew to love and appreciate.

Be thankful your insurance pays anything. Mine doesn't even give me the option, so I'm self pay. I could have surgery tomorrow if the money fairy showed up tonight. But instead I've spent more than a year saving $$$ for my surgery and still have about 6 months to go, so like the others posters already said, thank God for your blessings and use the extra time preparing for your life changes.

I too am required by insurance to do the 6 month management program. I will be having surgery either December or January.
I was bummed at first, I could have done 3 months.. but 6 months? I am in my 2nd month now and it is flying by fast. So much to prepare and get ready for.. So much to learn, eating habits and life style.
I would have had the surgery today if I could, but am thankful that I have time to "get ready" for it.
Hang in there and use this time to get ready for a new you!!

I would be upset too. But look at it this way. There is a reason for everything, whether you figure out that reason or not. God does not just change things for no reason. He has a plan. I was upset when I learned how long it would be before I could get the surgery. But in the end, I was happy with it. It gave me enough time to really come to terms with what I was about to do. It gave me time to truly prepare.
I kept reminding myself that God has a reason, when I finally understood, I was glad.
Your turn will be here before you know it. In the meantime, keep praying, stay engaged with the program and remember patients.

I've been told the 30 minutes before and after rule as well. I recently went to a WLS support group and saw a demonstration explaining why....it's about being feeling satiated and prolonging how long the food stays in your stomach to keep you full longer.
The demonstration included a bottle, funnel, and applesauce......the funnel was put over the bottle (the funnel represented your stomach) and applesauce went through it very slowly...remember we need to chew our food to applesauce consistency....they added a little bit of Water, and the applesauce came running out..
So, if we're drinking while eating, we will need more food to keep us satisfied and not feel hunger....possibly resulting in eating more that we should.
That may simplify things a bit.....but seeing it as a visual was memorable.....HTH

I also follow the 30 minute rule. If I am eating something really dry though, like chicken breast, I might take a TINY sip of Water to help me chew and swallow, but usually I am fine with no drinking during meals. It's a habit for me now.

Me, too! It's really a hard transition. I'm so weight watchers ingrained, I'm used to chugging Water before, during and after a meal. It's rough.

Hi there I am 6 weeks post op. My surgeon told me to follow the 30 min rule above but I am a rule breaker to the core of my being! I have tried it all, so I find that I can not eat as much if I drink up until I start eating. If I try to drink even a literal SIP of anything after I've eaten, I throw up. It's very frustrating because you get so thirsty after you eat! I carry gum or sugar free hard candy to combat the desire to drink. Good luck!

30/30/30 rule per my doc.*
Stop drinking 30 min before meal.
Meal should last 30 min.
No drinking until 30 minutes after meal.
*answers will vary depending on surgeon.

Hello today has been a good day im able to drink more and no vomitin. I just have to start drinking Protein

H everyone surgery went well no herina repair but they did remove gallbladder

Hi everyone, I am not far from Greenville , SC. I am 4 months plus some postop . I am down 60lbs so far. I am feeling good and love my sleeve. Congrats to everyone pre and post sleeve!!!

Welcome!!! We are happy to have you! Get ready for the losers' bench!!! We are here for you! Every question is welcome. Blessings!

Hello..I live in Newberry SC and im going through the step now for my surgery...it should be in October. Im going to Riverside Surgical with Dr. Antonetti.

it's true for me. I joke with my closest girlfriends that it's HO SEASON.

Well, it absolutely is.

Oh Boy, i sure hope so!!

Hello..I live in Newberry SC and im going through the step now for my surgery...it should be in October. Im going to Riverside Surgical with Dr. Antonetti.

Congrats on your approval!! I wish you be best on your journey!!