Hello. Im 42 and 260. My surgery will be between oct and dec. Im going to be really bummed if its to long after oct. Thats when my 6 months is over. Im wondering if they are going to change my diet? So far they have just added a protein shack once a day. Nice to meet you all

I suggest protein shake for breakfast andlunch a lean protein and veggies for dinner and fresh raw veggies for snacks stay away from carbs and sugars I lost 30 lbs in 3 weeks doing that pre op. The more weight you lose the safer your surgery will be. Its hard but you can do it. Start walking every day. When I go to the store I park the furthest spot available so it forces me to walk

Thanks. Ill give the two shakes a day a try

You must have tufts health insurance I have 3 weeks left till my 6 months is over then I can get approval

I think my insurance is normal?

I have group health and had a six month wait with Dr visits and dietitian. Then i had another wait that lasted four months due to bacteria in my stomach.

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Thats a long wait. You must have great patients. Have you had your surgery?

Had my surgery 5/31/12

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Congratulations! I cant wait for mine

It was a long wait... but i am so happy i didn't give up hope. I am down a little over 30 lbs and my oldest daughter is down 15 lbs by eating healthy which means more to me than my weight loss. If she can learn to be healthy at 12 maybe she will never need surgery or diet and regain over and over again.

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Thats great! If we can show our children. That really is the the most important thing

Welcome to the group

Thanks

Before u know it it will be ur surgery day. Good luck on ur journey and welcome to our online family

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my 6 months I can Change Program Tufts health insurance makes you go thru will be July 17th i can't wait for that day.. My first appt with the surgeon was on Nov 28th or so took till jan 17th to get me enrolled into the program my insurance requires i have done all my testing and finished my workgroups as of today now its just waiting after july 17th the can get the approval ...

The only thing i still have is my psychology evaluation. Then just run the time out untill my 6 months are over.. i cant wait!