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Maybe you should call your insurance and ask

22 minutes ago, JRussel said:

My coordinator told me that a 40 BMI is important to maintain in order to have insurance cover the surgery. But I'm right at 40. Any weight loss during the 4-month nutritionist supervision will disqualify me, right? I'm not thrilled with having to deal with my assigned nutritionist for 4 months and not losing. I'm sure others have had this issue--any advice would be appreciated. I have Cigna.

I heard of people adding weights in their pockets to make sure they stay at the weight, at least at weigth in.

Usually the coordinators know the requirements. I have cigna too, but my plan might still be different from yours.

August 21, virginia

Hello,

My surgery date is 21st. Start liquid diet on 7th.

Doctor wanted me on Cpap before i start, started that 2 days ago.

There are a lot of different ways to intermittent fast.
I keep it simple with 16:8 Just because it is suitable to my lifestyle.
All intermittent fasting does is help you keep your calories controlled. It also teaches discipline.
I think one meal a day is a very bad bad idea for recovering food addicts. It basically enforces binging. WLS patients can never get their Protein goals with one meal.

A lot of the best that used to post here did 5:2 fasting in maintenance.
I think fasting is great and having a sleeve makes it super easy but 16:8, 5:2 are better options for WLS patients than some of the other extremes.

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7 hours ago, kimmlu said:

Awwww....learning to eat slower has been the hardest change for me...chewing real well till the food is like applesauce is also a hard one. My Nut was on me to slow down every time I saw her and I'm glad she was cuz not chewing well causes great pain...only did that once I'll tell you...OMG! Weird tho...never had to worry about my food getting cold before.

that will be so hard for me! I eat so fast because i used to not get lunch at work. We all poked fun (good heart'ed) at my husband because he ate so slow chewing thoroughly. I told him his revenge is coming....LOL

Forgot, they did do blood test on first consult

I'm going thru process too. If you have reflux, you will need scoped. If they think you have sleep apnea, you need a sleep study. Otherwise psych consults and nut visit. The program usually knows what you need. I'm also low bmi, i qualify because of my HTN. I get my sleep study results Thursday. My program, which is accredited , won't do lap band. I chose sleeve and surgeon agreed. He will also discuss what he thinks is best for you. I also have doubts, but than i remember why i went to the seminar. My hospital had their coordinator leave, so i got left on my own a bit too.

I have not had my surgery, but i lost all my weight before, being 70 lbs at that time (jojo person here). When i got close to goal, i had people trying to feed me and telling me i was to skinny. I'm looking forward to be able to say that i need to follow my doctors orders to stop people from doing that again. And my mantra will be "nothing taste as good as healthy feels"
You got this! You have support here, be strong and look out for yourself. It is a skill you will need as you reach goal and encounter people who don't know you had surgery.

Now i just hope i get approved

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I'm 36 bmi and hoping to have surgery by mid august. My psych eval is in 2 weeks. I usually refer to myself as a professional dieter since i have lost and gained back ( and setting hw each time) so many times. I was happy to see that people around my bmi where getting surgery. I know 2 people with sleeves that are doing great, i can't wait to finally loose weight for good.

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