ajmitchener

I was sleeved March 25th! Welcome to the March Club!

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Doing well. Just trying to make it through 2 weeks of liquid. It helps that March Madness is on during the day, lol

You mentioned that all you have to do is weigh in once a month? Is that a hard requirement? I too have UHC and I have been seeing a nutritionist for ~9 months, but there was like a 2 month window where I didn't attend a session. Hoping I don't have to restart the 6-months.

I just realized that your surgery is today. Prayers up for a speedy recovery. I too was anxious about going under... oh and it was so much better after I took the drugs the hospital offered lol

March 12th here...

March 12th here...

I just realized that your surgery is today also. Prayers up for a speedy recovery. I too was anxious about going under... oh and it was so much better after I took the drugs the hospital offered lol

I had my sleeve done on the 12th!

I just got mine done on March 11

I’m glad you’re feeling well! March Madness definitely helps. I’m back to work tomorrow so I have no choice but to be distracted from the liquid diet. At least the time will pass faster!

March 14 Here!

March 20 here. So excited and scared at the same time.

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look for "March 2019 sleepers" original poster's phone messed up the title but it has a lot of people on it already and I think there maybe a Generic March 2019 one also. Trusting everything will go well for you!

You mentioned that all you have to do is weigh in once a month? Is that a hard requirement? I too have UHC and I have been seeing a nutritionist for ~9 months, but there was like a 2 month window where I didn't attend a session. Hoping I don't have to restart the 6-months.

DO NOT MISS A WEIGH IN! If you your weigh ins have to start all over again. They need CONSECUTIVE weigh ins.

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All of us here have struggled with our weight. Diets did not work for us long term. This is the reason we had surgery....... Some things to think about and try .
Pre -operation weight loss:
I had a six month weight loss requirement by my insurance. Many people here are also losing weight without surgery to get approval. It's a more realistic diet plan. People in pre op phase can relate to what you are going through. They will be a great support system.
Pre op weight loss for me was 1000 to 1200 calories 60 to 100 grams protein - 50 to 80 grams carbs - Carbs came from mostly plant based sources-( no bread, rice pasta or processed food)
My dieticians bariatric recipes - Nutrition should be flavorful to sustain it long term:
http://insidekarenskitchen.com/bariatric-friendly-recipes/
Food log and drink plenty of water:
Log your food in myfitnesspal or lose it . It becomes habit and much easier to do over time- If you are not logging you have no idea where your calories actually are. You can't out exercise a poor diet - Knowing your calories and macros will make a difference.
food app downloads:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en_US
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitnow.loseit
Search for pre op weight loss in the search option on this site for support:
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/416984-pre-op-weight-loss/?tab=comments#comment-4661471
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421170-weight-loss-pre-surgery-doctor-required/?tab=comments#comment-4720075
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421661-what-is-expected-weight-loss-in-pre-op-diet-anybody-else-had-issues-with-menstrual-due-to-diet/?tab=comments#comment-4727598

I don't have UHC...(Anthem Blue Cross). I also have to have 6 dietician visits, which are all done over the phone once per month. My RD told me whatever I do, do NOT miss a visit because I'll have to start all over again. You might want to check on your policy requirements