Hey all! My insurance requires a 6mo diet and I was told meeting with my doctor every month would count. I was looking forward to my "6th" month being in July since I started in January but my doctor told me I didn't have an appointment in February. I can't believe I missed an appointment. I guess this means the diet won't start until March then since they have to be consecutive? I'm so disappointed now because I was hoping for a August surgery date at the latest and now I'm guessing it won't be until October. I'm so frustrated now because I was getting excited that my day was right around the corner and now it seems so far away. Has anything like this happened to anyone else? I just want to start losing weight now and not feel hungry like this all the time. I'm afraid I'll keep gaining.

My insurance also required a waiting period of 4 months seeing a dietician. I completed everything, had a surgery date for June 8. I was all ready, losing @ 40 lbs just in the getting ready stage. Then 4 days before my date, my back went out and had to postpone. Still in bed because of back pain, but staying on the pre-op diet during this time and have even lost a few pound a doing no exercise. I am rescheduled for August 10 and praying this back issue goes away before then. I understand your depression and frustration! I cried most of the June 8 day. But have tried to refocus and now have a new date to anticipate.

I got held up by the sleep apnea doctors. Regardless of the reason, it was a 2 month delay and I was livid. I skulked around for a couple months, bitter and ready to have my surgery. You're not alone in your disappointment. And it's a big disappointment since this is life changing.

Sorry for your delay. This time will pass (although it could seem really really long like it did for me). In the meantime, take a big gulp of Water while you still can (do it for me?) and get ready to feel happiness like no other after surgery. This disappointment, though huge and at times crazy-making, will soon fade from memory. A new life is coming to you and it will never go away. Once it gets here.

Onward!

Summer

Thank you so much for the motivation! I needed to hear your upbeat take on this block.

I also had to do 6 mo diet. I started Jan 28th and January counted as 1st month. The last thing I had to do was a week ago June 18th. Got my surgery date today today Aug 24. Surgeon booked up til then. I've been taking phentermine since Jan and also doing low carb some exercise to get jumpstart on wl. Im down about 50 lbs. I plan to continue 2 more months til my surgery date. Try to stay positive. We will get there! Best of luck!