I have my first appointment scheduled with the surgeon, nutritionist, and psych for September 23rd. From my research, my insurance requires 3 months pre-op of monitoring, etc. I've seen plenty of post of people denied coverage for any weight gain during this time. My hope is for a January/February surgery date.

My main concern: in my 3 months will be a wedding (not mine, a friend) with shower and bachelorette, my birthday, Halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas. I have never NOT gained during the fall/holidays.

Is anyone else facing this situation? How do you plan to make it through?

Edited September 13, 201412 yr by BloomingLotus

First....welcome! You've come to a great place with lots of friendly people who will do what they can to support you in your journey. I didn't face that exact situation, but I had a visit from my granddaughter, my 50th birthday trip, and in October I have a trip to the East coast to visit my/hubbys parents. My 3 month diet got a little more restrictive going from 1500, 1300, 1200 with 2 days on the preop diet a week. The first two events were not perfect, but I definitely did better than I would have without being on the program/prepping for surgery.

Thank you I can already see how supportive everyone is; it's a great resource.

I know that if I wasn't preparing for surgery I would gain a TON during this same time period, so it's comforting. At the same time, I'm scared that if I do gain, I won't be approved for something I'm so ready for.

I have student loans up the wazoo, so financing or out of pocket aren't really options.

I know I can do it. I know I can. It's just intimidating!

I started my 3 month approval process in May, with summer fun upon me. I get sleeved Tuesday!! I only lost 5 lbs during that time, for me losing 5 lbs over any summer is a huge win!! Just lost 15 on the pre op liquids. Don't sweat it. If you are ready mentally and really ,really want this you can do it!! If you watch and follow your doctors/ nutritionists directions, a few "special" days here and there along the way shouldn't make a difference. Good Luck on your journey????

Good luck to you this week! I am really ready for this and I think knowing there's a light at the end of the tunnel will help to keep me focused on the long-term goal!