I'm getting so discouraged. Seems like things aren't going the way as planned and it's making me know want to go through with all of this stuff. I need to have my sleep study and the doctors have all of my information but they aren't responding. Did anyone else have this problem.

Is anyone out there really early in the stages? I have 6 months of medically supervised weight loss and I'm only a couple of weeks in and really struggling. How am I supposed to cut what I eat in half overnight? 1500 calories just is not cutting it pre-surgery. How am I supposed to do this for another 5 months?!? What I wouldn't do for another 300 calories a day! I'm nervous to go to my first check-in appointment. I've only lost 3 lbs so far and I only have 10 days left. How much has everyone else lost presurgery? Do you know how much they expect you to lose? I already feel like a big fat failure and I'm at least 8 months away from surgery! It's been a bad evening, sorry.

Think what that means is they want to make you healthy for surgery all that will pass

For those of you that commented, thank you for your encouragement

MzAlice,

I personally think that insurances and doctors make it so difficult because like getting a job interview they want to know how serious you are about making the commitment in changing your life around to make this surgery work for you. I took me almost 9 months from start to finish ( once I restarted documentation with my primary care doctor). Needless to say I was pretty upset that I had to start over and do 6 months of diet and exercise consultation with my PCD. But actually that was a blessing in disguise it allowed my to attend over 12 different support group sessions (between my wife's support group and mine) and allowed me to get a better understanding and get my head wrapped around this mentally of what exactly I'm about to get myself into. As far as eating more, that probably is true I found myself rather bitter on days and I seemed to think that eating that extra snacks or bowl of popcorn while I watch TV would make me feel better about the situation. So I get what your saying and so will so many others at Bariatric Pal will too. Keep your head up focus on the prize. (The New You) I just had my surgery on Monday the 15th and I am so glad I went through all of the requirements that UHC required. Best Wishes Brian