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?

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?

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

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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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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.

I just started my six-month wait. My first appointment with the surgeon was the 9ths, and my first nutritionist appointment was the very next day. I had scheduled the nutritionist appointment on my own so the coordinator was a little surprised. I told her I am highly motivated and completely on top things! Endoscopy is scheduled for November 22, I have scripts for all the blood tests and EKG, and once I get the psych eval done, all that is left are the nutritionist appointments. I even scheduled November and December already. Can't schedule Jan, Feb, and March until the 2014 calendar opens up. Highly Motivated!

Luckily I do not need to lose any weight during this 6 month wait. Right now I am only working on night-time snacking. Each month I will work on something else so that I am ready for a new life.

How wonderful that most of us in this thread will be sleeved in the Spring! What a fabulous time of year for new beginnings!