It's been almost 2 months since I was referred to a bariatric program. Went to a seminar and had my 1st appointment. Now I have to prove a diet, which I did, weight watchers, but don't think they'll accept... In deflated... :-(

Many of us went through the same thing. I won't lie to you. 6 months is a long time and it's not fun. However if you are committed to taking your life back you do whatever it takes. You're going to go through those 6 months anyway so you might as well go through the program and learn what you need to know to succeed.

Many of us went through the same thing. I won't lie to you. 6 months is a long time and it's not fun. However if you are committed to taking your life back you do whatever it takes. You're going to go through those 6 months anyway so you might as well go through the program and learn what you need to know to succeed.

Did a lot of mental prep today and you are right. Going to just go with it... :-)

When I first heard that I had to wait 6 months, I was really down about it. However, I'm 4 months in and these last few months have flew by. I often have what I call "bad body days" where I feel overly depressed about my weight..and I wish I could fast-forward time. But, I can say that having to wait was/is the best thing for me. I've had time to really comprehend that this is going to be a major change in my life and my bad eating habits won't just magically change when I have surgery. So, I've used this time to make new habits--healthier ones. I've been seeing a counselor who has helped me get through those bad days, and the support from my family and friends has been amazing. Six months seems like a long time, but you can make it! What's six months of waiting compared to a new life of FOREVER being healthier? You can do it!

I too had that 6 month waiting period. It started in September and I just had my last check up on Monday. I too resisted the "diet" - why are we forced to do something that has never worked before...?, if we could do it why would we need the surgery...? It just irked me and made me feel like the doctors don't really get us. However I do buy their reasoning that they need us to lose some weight before the surgery because that 1st load of fat lost comes from fat around our internal organ thus making the surgery easier and safer. That said, I waited until after the holidays and went on a strict diet (1000 cal/day) and tons of exercise. I lost 25 lbs for my Monday appointment and the doc agreed to submit my application for insurance approval. Well...I just called Blue Shield and found that I was approved...! I know I should be excited, but I am really scared now. The 6 months did go fast, so hang in there. You might consider my plan. While I didn't "diet" in the 1st 4 months, I didn't gain weight in that period either - which is essentially a huge accomplishment in my book. Good luck.

Yep. I went thru six month program and did everthing the nutritionist asked of me. Now I have a date Feb 21!