Sirmikael

I just got my business day-before scheduling confirmation call - all set for Monday morning at 8:15. I have to be there at 6am, which sucks, but I'm just ready to move on to the next step. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

My hospital actually suggests against retail Protein shakes, instead they're big on blending stuff with milk and Protein Powder. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 6 of my 10 day liquid diet, and I've been doing alright. Being at work helps, but when I get home at night...that's when it gets tough.

It's really crazy and frustrating to see how different every program is out there. My program was very strict about the two week liquid diet, yet they scheduled my start meeting about a week and a half before the surgery. That makes no sense. Also, all of my guidance and documentation seems to be catered to gastric bypass, even though I'm having the gastric sleeve operation. It just seems like my hospital is a little unorganized... Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! One week for me, but we're all in this together. One day, we'll all be doing the things we love, and knowing we made the right choice. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is a week from today, and I'm roughly the same age (37). People talk no matter what, and the key is for you to be happy with yourself and your decision. I put this off for so long, because I also thought this was "the easy way out". And even if it was, I'd rather be "weak", alive and healthy than stubborn and dead. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

No required weight loss for my insurance, but I was also given a six month dietician requirement. I'm another one who is glad about the six months. I've learned so much and have had time to practice new methods and habits.

I'm having to go through the hoops myself, but I'm actually happy about it. I'm getting practice and learning new habits before the surgery.

My 5th of 6th monthly dietician meetings is Wednesday, and I'm guilty of taking off a week or two after meetings. I've had weight loss every month, but I know the cheating ends soon.

Guys, this thread is really great. I started this journey at 419 pounds and I'm a week away from my 5th of 6 dietician meetings. I'm currently at around 385, just from following the pre-surgery diet. I go through so many of the same issues with restaurants, airplanes, folding chairs, etc. And I absolutely always go for aisle seats, just so I can lean to one side. My surgery date is going to be sometime in June, and I'm glad to have found this message board.

My initial dietician visit was with a group of about 8 potential patients, and one lady totally dominated the questions. I pretty much used my own judgment for the first month, and asked a ton of questions in my first one-on-one the following month. Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App