I am 6 months from my VGS surgery, and wondering if anyone else is in the same boat and wants a diet buddy?? I would really like to lose weight before surgery, but it can be hard to get on track without someone to be accountable to.

I use myfitnesspal. I'm trh160. Feel free to add me!

I saw my PCP yesterday & started my pre op diet. She wants me to follow a strict Paelo diet. She said no calorie counting. Just eat protein, eggs, veggies & fruits. So I won't be using myfitnesspal since no calorie counting. Also checked with nurse at my insurance, they don't require a food log either. I still would to receive/provide support during 6 month diet phase.

Just started my journey the first week of july# I'm so excited to finally be doing this! On the pre op diet now for 3 months and I feel like this wait is going to be forever!

I do not have a surgery date yet but have been told it would take 3 - 6 months before surgery will be scheduled. I have been scheduled for all my required specialist appointments which should all be completed by Sept 5th. I have attended the required seminar and have had my initial appointment.

I go to my first seminar(required before my appointment to see the surgeon) on July 15. So I have 6mo+ to go.

Hi Michelle -

I am just starting on this journey as well. I go to my first seminar tomorrow afternoon (7/21). I am so very excited. I'm not sure what my pre-surgery requirements will be because I am self-pay for the sleeve. I have Tricare and they still consider the sleeve as experimental. I will post again after tomorrow's seminar and let you know. Please friend me and we will keep in contact. What happened at the seminar you went to?

We filled out paper work & the surgeon made a presentation about the sleeve & bypass. Then opened floor for questions.

I don't know how to friend people.. lol. I'm on the mobile app. If you know how friend me & I'll see if I get it. Good luck & let me know how it goes.

Edited July 21, 201412 yr by MichelleTN

Just started my journey the first week of july# I'm so excited to finally be doing this! On the pre op diet now for 3 months and I feel like this wait is going to be forever!

3 Months will fly by!! I just started my 6 months of supervised weight loss, THAT feels like it wll take forever. What is your pre op diet like?

Just started my journey the first week of july# I'm so excited to finally be doing this! On the pre op diet now for 3 months and I feel like this wait is going to be forever!

3 Months will fly by!! I just started my 6 months of supervised weight loss, THAT feels like it wll take forever. What is your pre op diet like?

Kheartskat, I hope so! i worded that wrong!- its just my 3 month supervised diet which my NUT has me doing high protein and low cal . I think she wants me to lose 5% of my body weight..and then i will do the 2 week pre-op liquid diet after ins approval... I guess I just feel like it has already been forever... I thought about doing this surgery several times over the past 10 yrs and I am just now figuring it out! I was so overwhelmed everytime I looked into this surgery that I would change my mind and try another 'fad' diet. This time has been different though, its been so easy... I feel like this is the right time for me to do this! I'm glad to see other people just starting this journey, I definitely NEED some buddies to get through this diet and surgery, I know I've already got my fiance who is behind me 100% but I have already had some unsupportable and judgey friends/ family

Don't worry about those that judge you. If they are truly your friend they will support you. Good luck & congratulations on choosing this new life. :-)

I just had my initial appointment on July 18th. So l'm looking at mid October to early November if everything goes well. I'm going to my first support group tonight at 6pm and I see the nutritionist on July 29th. I know this is the right decision for me. I just dislike the whole idea of having surgery and going through the recovery period. I will be happy to gain control of my eating habits with the tools that this surgery will give me. I am glad to have found this forum to share with others that are making the same changes as me.

I saw my PCP yesterday & started my pre op diet. She wants me to follow a strict Paelo diet. She said no calorie counting. Just eat protein, eggs, veggies & fruits. So I won't be using myfitnesspal since no calorie counting. Also checked with nurse at my insurance, they don't require a food log either. I still would to receive/provide support during 6 month diet phase.

I went to my bariatric seminar on tues. It was very informative. The surgeon requires I keep a food & exercise journal. Man & I thought I was getting out of doing it. So I'm back to using myfitnesspal. My PCP, insurance & surgeon all have different requirements. Im glad I know what everyone requires so I can get this ball rolling!

Good Morning: I have finally "decided" to do the surgery. I went through the entire process got approved and had a surgery date. My husband REALLY didn't want me to do it. so after all that drama, I backed out. I am now ready again and heavier than I was previously. We are going to apply for our passports next thursday. I have already contacted 'A LIGHTER ME' and that is where I have decided to do. I do not want to go through this entire process again. My insurance will cost $3000 so why not bypass all the drama and pay $4600 and be done with it! I am still at the beginning stage. I have to wait until my son is out of school on break. I am hoping to leave on Sept 26. I have been reading a lot and asking a lot of questions. my husband wants me to talk to my doctor first, so I have that appt scheduled. I love this site. People are extremely supportive and informative. Best of luck to you! I wish you well!

Hi, my name is Dana I started my journey July 3rd, 2014. I am from Fresno, CA. I am going through a place called California Variations for my gastric sleeve surgery. My main requirements were to attend a seminar, meet the dietitian and do a psych evaluation. I have already completed the seminar and my psych evaluation and will be meeting with the dietitian August 13th, hopefully by then I can get approval from the insurance company and get a surgery date. I'm thinking sometime in September (fingers crossed)..if there's anyone who has questions or in need of a buddy I would love to help

I found out my surgery won't be until first of October. I also need to lose 15lbs before surgery. Would love to have some diet buddies