Reading all the stores are making me have so Meany mixed emotions... I feel like the process is taking forever I don't even have a surgery date yet...????

I have my first consultation on Monday. I'm way behind you. But don't let that discourage you. You will get a surgery date soon. Be positive

I started looking into the surgery in 2013. I didn't make up my mind until 2014. At that point, I had to do a year-long insurance mandated program before they'd approve me. I finished it in July 2015 then I had to wait until almost September because of my work schedule!! OMG, it took freaking forever.

While I was waiting, I was such a bear about it. I groused constantly about hoops and how impatient I was. How they were forcing me to carry all of that weight around for an entire year while they had me set BS goals. I don't know how anyone lived with me.

In June 2015, I made up my mind to start making some of the changes I'd need to get used to post-surgery. Low carb, Protein first, lots of Water, exercise, etc. I wasn't perfect. Not even close. But it started to get me in the frame of mind. I didn't get a surgery date until late July. And when my surgery date rolled around, I was SOOO very ready.

I'm 5.5 weeks out now. A total of 47 pounds down since June. 26 pounds since surgery. Was the wait worth it? You bet. I have not once second guessed my choice - not while I was only walking for 5 minutes a day because it hurt so bad, or when I made myself sick eating something I didn't tolerate well at week 4 (beef) or when I have to drag my lazy butt off the couch to get my steps in. I put the work in and there's no way I'm screwing this up.

I hope this helps a little. The wait is worth it.

CJ

It takes time. My insurance require a six-month diet, psychological evaluation, EKG, and a general physical. The total time for this process was eight months. My doctor told me that only 40% of his patients actually reach the goal of surgery. I'm proud to be part of the 40%! My Husband and I are living our sleeved lives happily and successfully.

Edited October 22, 201510 yr by LadyK44