Jealous and Frustrated :(

[InspirationMySon 135]

You want to get used to the habits. They want to see how you do in this time to ensure you will adhere to it in the long term. Most people have to wait 4-6 months to get a date so don't let this process get you down. I had to maintain my weight so that I could qualify & could not gain any before surgery. It's well worth the weight & the hard work.

[muzical1 85]

My insurance allows you to choose a 3 month or 6 month multidisciplinary weight management program. I chose the three month program but have to admit it was rigorous. In the end it took 6 months from my initial consultation to surgery date.

My doc says insurances require this "waiting" period because the surgery is just a tool. We have to learn new eating habits or we'll eventually gain all the weight back. You can do this - it's well worth it. Good luck.

Edited June 30, 2015 by muzical1

[SeattleFan 6]

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm down 19lbs in two months since the start of this thing. It's kind of starting to feel empowering! (obviously today has been a good day) ????

[rianjohnson82 15]

I was also frustrated with the long wait time, however, it wasn't til after I had the surgery did I understand the whole process.. I had a lot of problems with my initial sleeve surgery and ended up with the full bypass 3 months later. I would never have been physically or emotionally ready to deal with everything had I not had the 9 months to prepare with my Dr and dieticians.. Hang in there.. It is all worth it in the end.. I am 9 months out from my initial surgery and down 114lbs with 20 to go to my goal weight.. Even after everything I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!

[chelsea554 3]

My insurance requires 6 months of a supervised diet, which I am just starting the 3rd month of. I had the same feelings that you did, however, once I met with the NUT and I realized all the changes that needed to be made to be successful, I was happy to have the time to change all of my bad habits. Slow and steady wins the race. It will go by faster than you think!!