Uh, well, hi everyone.

My name is Stephanie. I'm 29 and what I like to call chronically fat. I had myself a little breakdown on Monday when I went to do my Weight Watchers weigh in and for the gazillionth time, failed to lose weight even though I am following that damn program to a T. I have lost a total of 6 pounds since the beginning of June.

I'm newly married and really excited to have babies. At almost 270 pounds I know I'm not at the most optimal weight for a healthy pregnancy for myself or my (future) babies. I really want to be a healthy weight.

In the midst of my crying jag on Monday I made an appointment to see a bariatric surgeon and came home from that appointment a little while ago. I think that appointment was the first time that I actually got more than four minutes of face time with a doctor during an appointment. It was refreshing almost. Anyhow, I meet the BMI criteria as I was at 40.5 in their office today. He said I was an optimal candidate as I was young, ate a fairly healthy diet and was a regular exerciser. I have Cigna insurance so I have to go through the six months of supervised weight loss. He assured me that I could actually lose weight during this time and that I wouldn't be denied by the insurance if my BMI went below 40. I am very healthy besides being overweight and have no comorbidities.

I'm looking forward to the next six months. I hope everything goes well and that I'll be on my way to a healthier and lighter life.

Se you all around.

Hi Stephanie,

I'm new too. That's great that you're on the path, on still on the grass but I think I'll be on the path soon lol

Haley

HI Stephanie,

Welcome. I am also fairly new. I am working on all of my pre-op doctor consults! Cant wait to finally have a surgury date! This forum is awesome everyone here is so helpful. good luck on your journey!

You should be able to use your time at w.w. as part of your 6 mths since it is supervised.

You should be able to use your time at w.w. as part of your 6 mths since it is supervised.

The doctor is going to check on that. He thought it had to be physician supervised, which I haven't been really. I went to the doctor twice in the three month time, but for surgical clearance and checkups for other things. If it did count though, that would be fabulous!

Ihad Cigna and they insist on a Dr. supervised program. You have to see your Dr. once a month for 6 months and you can't miss a month or you have to start over. It passes fast though. It's been a great experience so far.