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I started my six months last Oct I got approved the sec week of July and my Dr. gave me first appt with the 4 week time period I need 4 Optifast my surg date is Oct 8th and the time is dragging.

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I am glad i will only have to do a one week pre op liquid diet. I couldn't handle a 4 week one. My body would definitely go into shock with no food and no cigs and no coffee lol

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Good luck!!!! I guess we have to keep the end results always in mind.

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The waiting will be well worth it for us all :) Just gotta remember that!

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It does seem like forever when your starting out your 6 month weigh ins but it really does go by really fast. Take this time to educate yourself as much as you can. I'm glad that I had the time to mentally prepare myself. I'll be having my surgery in a few weeks. I hope that I have enough education about what to expect. I couldnt wait in the beginning for the 6 months to go by. Now there gone and I can't front I'm kinda nervous.

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I have researched this since 2003 and finally have insurance that covers it. I am so impatient already LOL

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I have researched this since 2003 and finally have insurance that covers it. I am so impatient already LOL

Lol same here! Around what month do you plan to get the surgery? I finish my 6 months in December.

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My final appointment is October 23rd so hopefully November

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I have kaiser and we are required to take a 12 week class...during that time u do all ur blood work and loose ur 10%. I started may 24th....i lost 20 pounds. I have my appt with the surgeon on aug 31st. Hopefully i get my surgery date.

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I am hoping that my surgeon will put me on the one week liquid diet on my last visit while waiting for approval from insurance

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I am hoping that my surgeon will put me on the one week liquid diet on my last visit while waiting for approval from insurance

That all depends on when they can get u in for surgery.

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And they usually dont do anything til they kno ur approved. Cuz it really would b a waste jus incase for sum reason they say no, but we will be praying they say yes rite.

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