KrisZ

Keto is great for losing, but can you eat that way for the rest of your life in maintenance?

Well doc had to reschedule me to June 5, was June 2 for DS. I'm in Salt Lake City Utah w/Dr. Simper.

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Awesome. Starting pre-surgery diet this Friday May 19. My doc says 1000 cal per day. Thank God it's just 2 weeks. [emoji5]

After you get insurance approval, you set your date.

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I'm set for DS on June 2. I love the idea of sharing this journey!! Count me in.

I was originally enticed to DS due to the post up success statistics but worried about the possible problems. I asked my surgeon if he felt this was my best option, considering my current health issues and the amount of weight I had to lose and he looked over my file and said it was. That made me feel better about my choice. I still had to meet with the nutritionist, so I did some research with my insurance company and learned that they consider DS to be medically necessary if BMI is over 50. Mine is 53 and that sold me! I'm committed to doing what is required post op. Now just waiting for answer back from insurance. I also figure that the supplements that I'll need to take post op have far less negative effects than the medications I'm currently taking.

Use your bmi as a guide. My insurance deems DS medically necessary if 50+.

I think the most important thing is to let you surgeon know your concerns.

My doc says avoid fruit.

Talk with your doctor and insurance company to be sure.

Have you considered thrift or consignment stores?

Ask your doctor about taking biotin.

Meet with surgeon March 9

Salt Lake City, Utah. Taking psyche eval today. Still pre op.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Congrats. Please share pix of your weight loss journey!

Looking great! One of my worries is excess skin, especially the arms as bat wings run in my fam. lol Would love to know more about your workout routine and schedule. [/img]

Looking good! Keep up the great work. Please tell us more about your workout schedule. Thanks!

Kicking ass and taking names. You look awesome!!

Also ask for help with insurance from your surgeon's staff. They are the ones that deal with the billing and such and know what I'd required with the different insurance companies.

Whoop whoop! Congrats!

Thanks for your encouragement, it means a lot!

Me too, but I'm also excited to see what I'll look like. I've been overweight my whole adult live and can't remember being under 200 lbs. I'm 280 now and very excited to get my surgery date!