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Unfortunately I was stuck in the, "I can do this on my own " ,"I'm not THAT bad" or " what will people think?" So I never did anything publicly. The closest I ever did was my fitness pal but I would get frustrated and not stick with it for a long enough time. But my last Dr appointment and hearing that a friends brother, who was only a couple years older than me just died of a massive heart attack due to his weight...45 days after getting married this was a huge wake up call and I need to do something for me and my family. Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Good things are worth the wait..just remember you are doing this for you! Congrats on the first step of your journey! Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

This is where I am, my insurance requires failure of a 180 days of a medically supervised plan. I was told it meant monthly weight checks with a Dr and notes on what I was doing to lose weight. You should be able to get your medical records to show when you were prescribed the meds, I know I have that in my file too. Good luck with your journey ! Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Same boat! I told my hubby, my mom (who I had to explain a lot till she realized I wasn't just/could jumping in. I told my bestie who lost over 100 on her own and it was awkward, she was supportive but I could almost read the thoughts in her mind. When I told my sister all I got at first was "hmmmm". I found out last night one of my friends on FB had it done, never knew that so I have been chatting with her and someone I know that went through it and it helps. I just found this app today and I can't begin to tell you how much it's helping! good luck!!! Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

My issue is I am always hungry. I can eat till satisfied and 30 mins later I'm starving. I have tried drinking water when I feel hungry, changing my activities but no matter what I'm still hungry. I ate the other night till I ended up being in pain but I was still hungry. Hoping the sleeve will help with the reduction of ghrelin being produced. Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

That's what I was told. I'm just nervous and can't wait to see what the dietician says next week. The surgeon will not even do the first consult with me till after I do my 6 months Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Age is but a number...good for you!!! I tried meds a few years ago (wish I was that "over weight" again lol) and it sent me to the hospital by ambulance because my heart was racing so much. I have super fit sisters and I hinted at my plans to one of them and just got a hmmmmm... well, I'm doing this for me not them! And I honestly can't wait to be smaller so I can do 5ks with them, and ride my bike with my kids or run with the dog or do anything without pain. I want to free the skinny chick inside, to make my reflection match who I actually feel like! Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I talked to the clinic and she said I have to do my 6 months, then go to a seminar and two support meetings before getting the first consult with the surgeon. Then he will order more tests depending on medical history. The BMI ranges fell right in line with what the insurance said. My PCP is currently testing me for other co-morbidities at the next appointment on 3/2 Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Did anyone have to do a 6 month medically supervised plan for their insurance? What did it include? What was the meal plan from the dietician like? Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all! I'm just starting my Pre Op journey. I meant with my PCP last week, had blood work and eval with PT this morning and meet the dietician next week. Already talked to my insurance and the clinic and I have to do a 6 month medically supervised plan before getting approval. My BMI is 43.39 and I am starting to have issues, hence why I had the talk with my PCP, and want to take a stand before it gets higher. All other efforts on my own just see the scale going higher and higher. I have so many fears right now, not wanting to tell people because I get the "you can do it on your own " (obviously I can't lol) or just the judgemental looks. But I have this fear that I will go through the 6 months and loose just enough to put me outside that window of qualifying but still be over weight. Has anyone ever had this fear? Sent from my SM-S327VL using BariatricPal mobile app