I'd love to hear how local girls are doing?

So, I finally got the courage to fill out the paperwork to make my first initial appointment only to find out my insurance requires 6 months of a doctors diet. Ugh!!!!! I've been off and on phentermine for over 3 years with no real weight loss.

Did anyone else have to do the 6 month diet?

So' date=' I finally got the courage to fill out the paperwork to make my first initial appointment only to find out my insurance requires 6 months of a doctors diet. Ugh!!!!! I've been off and on phentermine for over 3 years with no real weight loss.

Did anyone else have to do the 6 month diet?[/quote']

I did not have to, but they said that sometimes if you have proof you may not need to do another time of it.

Yes I had to have 6 months of monitored diet and exercise. Fortunately my insurance went back 2 years and accepted my doctor records with my nutritionist.. I was diagnosed with being Type 2 diabetes 2 years ago so I had to start seeing an endocrinologist and nutritionist... Call your insurance and find out exactly what you need.... Usually you can even just do weight watchers for 6 months. Don't be discouraged.... The time will fly by quickly.

I am having surgery this Thursday the 19th in Reno Dr. Kozar is doing mine. I'm so excited and scared all at the same time!!

Just had my surgery on Tuesday the 10th.... It was not as bad as I thought it would be... The healing hasn't been bad either. In my opinion the pre-op liquid diet is the hardest part and I was only on it for 2 days per my doctors instructions. You will do great with the surgery.... Good luck

Kayleen-we'll be thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way. What preop stuff did you have to do?

Mandy-that is fantastic news!!!!! Big congrats!!!! Any major advice for us pre-sleevers?

It's crazy because I started to inquire about having this procedure done back in April and the time went by so fast now that I look back. I am a huge chicken, I hate needles, shots, having blood drawn... even pricking my finger daily because of Type 2 diabtes... Everyday up until my surgery I felt nervous and anxious and it was always on my mind. I think the thing I dreaded most was getting an IV and having surgery because I had never done either beore. I did not sleep much the night before my surgery, got in bed about midnight and had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am which was 2 hours before my surgery was scheduled. Once they checked me in, a nurse took me back and put me in a gown. They checked all of my vitals and asked me some repetitive questions. Then it came time to get my IV, they numbed my hand first which thankfully I did not feel that little needle and then they put in my IV and I did not feel that either. (this was what I was fearing the most about surgery day). Once I was sitting there prepped for surgery they allowed my parents to come visit with me while I was waiting. Then the anesthesiologist came over and talked to me about the medication... and before I knew it I was out... I don't remember being in the operating room nor do I remember seeing the surgeon. I remember waking up in my hospital room and my parents were standing there... i was very groggy in/out of it... but I knew that it was over. I slept on and off that day, did not feel any pain because of the anesthesia. They had me up and walking the hospital floor within a couple hours of surgery. What was nice was while I was in surgery, they wrapped a big corsette type thing around me and it felt like it held my stomach in. So when I was up to walk, it felt very supportive. My advice for you when they get you up... take your time getting up and down becasue that is the hardest part. The more your walk, you will make the staff happy and it's really good for body especially in preventing blood clots. Basically they checked my vitals and made me walking everyone 1-2 hours, it was not bad at all. I also had an IV drip with pain meds so I could give myself medicine at any time. I did so well that I only ended up staying in the hospital one night.. and my nurses were great. Just take your time walking and sitting up and sitting back down... if you feel like you can walk at a regular pace then go for it! I had all this fear and anxiety over nothing... and the surgeon even told me a week before my surgery not to stress and that I will feel so much better once I have the surgery. Today I am 5 days Post-op and he is right. Sorry this is so long... but I feel like after all the stress and anxiety I went through.. hopefully this will help others not stress like I did...

As for any other advise, don't rush the food phases. I am still in phase one, one liquids only but I was told that the longer you stay on the earlier phases the more weight you will lose in the beginning. So don't rush each phase, one phase at a time. I am excited to hear everyone elses stories about this.

Good Luck to everyone on this... this is a major life changing experience!!!

I am in SeReno and had my surgery on October 18th with Dr. Ganser. He was very nice and was always asking me if I had any questions. I did have to do a series of 12 visits with a dietician before my insurance would consider it. And... well I am glad they did make go because I learned a lot before I actually started the surgery classes. I admit I have been having thoughts of regret because now I cannot just go out and eat whatever I want. But then I remember... that was the problem. So hopefully things calm down with my emotions.

I am in SeReno and had my surgery on October 18th with Dr. Ganser. He was very nice and was always asking me if I had any questions. I did have to do a series of 12 visits with a dietician before my insurance would consider it. And... well I am glad they did make go because I learned a lot before I actually started the surgery classes. I admit I have been having thoughts of regret because now I cannot just go out and eat whatever I want. But then I remember... that was the problem. So hopefully things calm down with my emotions.

I had mine with dr Watson, and I too have the same emotions. BUT I'm 45 lbs down and so far loving it so much!

Congrats Callchrissy! My surgeon is also Dr. Ganser. Probably not till spring cause of insurance :0(

How are you doing since surgery?

Congrats Callchrissy! My surgeon is also Dr. Ganser. Probably not till spring cause of insurance :0(

How are you doing since surgery?

I get a little better everyday. I feel very emotional and get so upset. I never realized how much I turned to food to cope. Sometimes I feel like I made a mistake having the surgery because I haven't found another outlet for my emotions but then I think if I hadnt of had the surgery then I would have been gorging and feeling like crap for it. So its really a double edged sword for me right now. I have good days and bad days. Cant wait to have everything back to normal when I can eat some solid food.

So, I finally got the courage to fill out the paperwork to make my first initial appointment only to find out my insurance requires 6 months of a doctors diet. Ugh!!!!! I've been off and on phentermine for over 3 years with no real weight loss.

Did anyone else have to do the 6 month diet?

I have Medicare and I to had to do a 6 month liquid diet.. im having surgery Dec4th.. been in this process almost 14 months.. and im on a 6 week liquid diet.. Dr. Ganser @ WB is my surgeon and this is a revision. i have teh Lap Band and it has popped over three years ago so i have chosen the sleeve this time around.

Where does everyone workout at? I need a workout buddy and someone to talk to and make new friends. I have no friends lol pathetic. Well my husband is my bff but he has his days where he hangs out with his buddies and I'd like to hang out with someone who has experienced the same emotional roller coaster I am on. Any takers? Please?

Musicman-6 month liquid diet.....that sounds brutal! I'm sure you'll be successful with the sleeve )

Callchrissy-I have a membership at Eagle Fitness in Sparks, On Vista. You?

its a little rough but it will be ok.... I'm out in Fallon... and I know your original post was for ladies ,but there aren't to many men on this forum.. sorry if i intruded...