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Anyone starting 6 month diet in october?

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NewAshes    232

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I'm 4 months in and its gone by quick though this month feels kinda slow. I'm sure the last month will go super slow lol.

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tlynette    1

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I just received a call from the surgeon's office to inform me that I will need to be on a supervised diet. The rep told me when I go in for consultation the surgeon will let me know the duration. Anyone else have this same requirement?

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SuperFab    689

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I'm on a three month diet, but it's not due to an insurance stipulation. It's something my weight loss clinic does.

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Lady Denham    4

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I'm hoping to get sleeved in April. I had to start over with a new doctor recently. I have no idea what to expect for a supervised diet.

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tlynette    1

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My UHC plan requires the supervised diet prior to surgery. I wish there was away around that, but it's not. I really wanted to have the surgery done before the holidays.

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mirabb2002    14

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I'm 8 weeks into the 6 months weight management. It's hard but wry doable. just stay focused! I created a board with pictures when I was smaller and also of clothes I want to wear to help motivate me. I have been trying to get this surgery done for years but now it seems my dream will finally come true! Best wishes to everyone!

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Sofficial    162

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I'm two months into my six month diet and I'm hoping to go in February/March. My last Dr.apt I gained 3lbs so I guess I'll try harder but it's HARD!!! I'm so anxious these next four months are going to feel like four years, but then again, the past two months kinda flew by so...

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kimclow08    8

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I'm two months into my six month diet and I'm hoping to go in February/March. My last Dr.apt I gained 3lbs so I guess I'll try harder but it's HARD!!! I'm so anxious these next four months are going to feel like four years' date=' but then again, the past two months kinda flew by so...[/quote']

Keep at it- you've got this! I keep thinking that six months is going to be hard to maintain. But, I know I have to.

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Lady Denham    4

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Today is my FIRST day of my six month diet! Only good thing is I don't have to lose a required amount. Hoping for a late April/ early May date.

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Sofficial    162

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Today is my FIRST day of my six month diet! Only good thing is I don't have to lose a required amount. Hoping for a late April/ early May date.

Yeah I don't have to lose a required amount either and that kinda scary. I read a lady's comment on another thread and she said that she failed big time doing the six month diet and her insurance made her do an addition month due to non compliance. I think I'm gonna call my insurance and ask them what exactly are they looking for doing the six months.

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tlynette    1

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Hello ladies, I start my 6 month diet on Monday. I was told I was only required to lose 20l

Today is my FIRST day of my six month diet! Only good thing is I don't have to lose a required amount. Hoping for a late April/ early May date.

Yeah I don't have to lose a required amount either and that kinda scary. I read a lady's comment on another thread and she said that she failed big time doing the six month diet and her insurance made her do an addition month due to non compliance. I think I'm gonna call my insurance and ask them what exactly are they looking for doing the six months.

bs. I was really happy to hear that news, but I will try to loss more than 20 lbs to lower my BMI before surgery.

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MKG    3

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I started my 6 month required medically supervised diet the middle of September 2013. I met with the dietician, we talked about my past ways of trying to loose weight, tips for getting ready for life after WLS. I wasn't told I have to loose a specific amount of weight. But I'm to incorporate new habits of not having liquids with meals, smaller bites, and chewing well. So if all goes as planned I'm excited about the prospect of having vertical sleeve done in March or April 2014! I'll be following this site to stay connected with others that are on the same timeframe as I am!

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MaggieMae    5

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I just received a call from the surgeon's office to inform me that I will need to be on a supervised diet. The rep told me when I go in for consultation the surgeon will let me know the duration. Anyone else have this same requirement?

Well, I have to see the nutritionist for 6 months per my insurance, is that what you mean?

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MaggieMae    5

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I meet with my bariatrician on Wednesday to start my six month diet.

Anyone else beginning in October hoping to be sleeved in March/April 2014?

Me. I have had 2 nutrition appointments, going for my endoscopy this Wednesday. I have been doing terrible on my "diet" duh... this is why I need help. I did nothing as far as diet goes the 1st month, (gained) Now , this month, I am being much better. (well this week) until hubby brought home my favorite fried chicken. after I ate it, we talked and I asked him not to buy it anymore (for now)... this part is not going to be easy at all...

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tlynette    1

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Well, I have to see the nutritionist for 6 months per my insurance, is that what you mean?Hi MaggieMae, Yes my insurance also requires me to see a nutritionist for 6 Months. I had my first visit this past Thursday. I'm hoping for a surgery date in April.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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