truck8595

Nope-- this is just straight willpower. It's somehow easier to do when the surgeon says "DO THIS." And getting a little taste of some early success is certainly helping me to keep my eyes on the prize! That said, I have had phentermine before... maybe 2 years ago? It did work wonders alongside eating better and hitting the gym. After 6 months, my PCP wouldn't refill them, and that was fine, because I'd sort of developed a tolerance to them anyway and they weren't working like they used to.

Thanks for your feedback, all! I wonder if once I get my approval and surgery date set, they'll move me to an all-liquid diet? Guessing at least a few days before the big day, it would be anyway, just to "clear the roadway", so to speak... Either way, I'm beyond pumped up for this. Can't wait to reinvent myself!

Hi all! I'm Pat, am new here, and I too am going through the process of becoming a sleever! I had my first appointment with the surgeon a week ago today, and all my stuff's been sent to insurance for approval. Hoping I will have said approval in another week or so tops, and surgery another couple weeks after, putting my potential surgery date at the beginning/middle of February. I weighed in at 377 and have a pretty big midsection (being 5'9", I am sure you can imagine...), so the doctor actually put me on an immediate 1,200 calorie per day restriction which began last Friday, with 3 protien shakes and 2 small meals (protiens and greens) per day. I've adjusted really well despite a very mentally rough 2nd and 3rd day and have actually dropped 22 pounds in this time. It's gotten easier, and on day 7 I can say it feels like my brain is starting to adjust to what my body had already settled into. It's a real encouraging ego boost to be sure, but my question is: has anyone else had to do something similar before they even got their surgery date? I read many stories of people doing the 2-week liquid diet once they get their approval and surgery date, but wondered if anyone else has a story similar to mine and how they fared/dealt with things? I look forward to connecting with you all and wish you all the best in your respective journeys, wherever you might be! Cheers, ~Pat

Hi all, new here! As someone still going through the "pre" process (just waiting for my insurance approval & surgery date), I can add a couple thoughts on the psych eval. I am someone who likes his alcohol. A lot. Not being able to drink when or as much as I want to going forward, well, that's going to be rough. Maybe I disclosed my love of rum 'n cokes a bit too much during my psych visits, but it triggered a concern with them that I have a higher likelihood to hit the bottle harder while coping with not being able to eat like I used to. "Addiction Transfer" I believe it's called. I was really scared this was going to set me back as far as them wanting to see me jump through more hoops, etc, but luckily for me, they just told me that I will need to see the psych a couple times post-surgery to see how I am dealing and making sure I'm not boozin' (I don't intend to, this is too big a deal). That all said, I am so glad such a community exists, and I look forward to becoming a successful sleever. Keep up the good work everyone, and keep being the inspirations that you are! ~Truck