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Mine does require it... I was treated for obesity within the past two years by a doctor other than my surgeon... It seems they are mostly looking for 6 months of weight data... Mine plan states 6 months non surgical weight management... I did see two surgeon's who were refusing to entertain my visit with the other physician and insisted I would have to have the 6 months under their care. The third surgeon who is all for you as the patient, has faxed the papers over to the first physician and I hope to have my sleeve in July. I hate to say it, the first two were just greedy and looking to add more dollars to their pocket. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Why not ask him for a 5 day or 10 day prescription of the meds... I'm thinking that a short enough time to prevent complications and allows you a chance to rest a bit before having to run around to see another doctor... Medicines primary function is to assist with ailments. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

I am pre-op and could not agree more with your post... I'm pre-op.... I met with three surgeon's before I selected one as well as doing tons of online reading etc.... People didn't gain weight overnight and after surgery they go to extreme measure to drop weight quick, this to me accounts for why the surgery fails... After surgery is a time to retrain your stomach and more important your brain.. Before surgery you should be working on getting your grocery shopping groove down, so you can learn about high Protein items etc... You need to research your surgeon and hospital, this is still surgery.. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

I would think they want you to eat to be sure you able to take in foods at regular intervals and keep it down before they release you... Since you don't feel like eating it probably feels like they are pushing you... Along with the fact we normal eat when we want not when someone else decides "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

40's have been a blast so far, I'm only half way through them... It's great to be financially stable it give you freedom to do something that money just didn't allow in the 30's... I think 40's teach you not to sweat the small stuff... The only downside has been the ever changing hormones... Life can only get better after surgery when I'll have a toll that will help me fight the weight and will become more active etc... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Instead of endoscopy... I'm having an upper GI X-ray series with contrast ... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

@@carlissaRN ???? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein @@carlissaRN ???? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

@carlissarn... I'm glad your better today... 5 days was rough.... Any more days of your suffering, I was changing my mind about surgery lol "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

My nut cost was included with my program... Other places that had a fee was for nut access for the year... I would think if your insurance covers nut visit than you can submit this one as an out of network claim . "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

I think common sense would suggest, calories aren't too important.. The idea is your eating small nutritional dense food is... Not all calories were created equally.. To me counting calories would distract your focus from Protein... Protein first! "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

If having a social drink was something that was enjoyed before surgery I don't see why after your stomach had healed you can't try having one again... I think everything in moderation...I agree 100% with @aronbd.... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Read the article, don't really agree with investing in your clothes if you like to follow the trends as the season change... I do believe you should invest in good boots, shoes and a nice bag can make anything look good. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

In order to substain weight loss success for long term we have to learn healthy interaction with food... GENEPRO isn't food. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Sorry I forgot to write @, meant that for the person who was saying Water is tough....yep I heard about the 30 minute thing, that's going to be an interesting one. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Try adding mint or cumcumber to your Water. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Oh boy the variety of advice were all getting makes it difficult for us to help... My nut said I'll come home on full liquids after 2 night in the hospital and on the 5th day out from surgery I can add Greek yogurt etc... The guidelines don't seem to be the same for anyone unless two people are using the same surgeon... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

The nut told me to make infused Water with things like mint, cucumber, so said lemon because of the acid may or may not to be ok but give it a try. I think making infused water is more healthy than other choices "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

@@provenzee I agree, eating that way it just repeating the cycle of yo-yo diet we most likely have done more times than we can count prior to surgery... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

How are these low calorie restriction setting people up for life long success? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

@jaxmon... I'm pre op, I'm don't understand all the concerns about hydration after the swelling goes down... It seems pretty simple, my nut said at least 64 oz of Water.... Not really a crazy amount of Fluid spread throughout the entire day... I don't get it "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Glad you got helped before it went much longer.... "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

Emotional eating, binge eating etc... Cause more problems than it's worth in the end. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

You got off track, you have enough self awareness to realize you need to go in a different direction... Good luck "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein

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@@KristenLe when are you having surgery? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein