Hello I just went to my first appointment to the bariatric clinic and start my 6 month diet process for insurance requirement tomorrow ..

With hopes to no complications in the process but i am willing to learn or hope to find people that are also just starting and maybe looking to chats about up coming events with the process ...I am very excited but feel very scared all at the same time any advice? thanks in advance

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I am just starting the process as well would love to have buddies to walk this journey with. This is my second time through this process tried again on my own have some co morbidities that make exercise hard for me.

@ahardyman. Have you tried Water aerobics, or just walking in a pool, I have bad knees, pool helps.

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So I went yesterday for a follow up with my dietitian, I guess I'm doing something right. I feel I'm ready for the new me, starting off with stopping all foods that are restricted, and practicing the new habits, (got a few more to work on, minor) I have my surgery date, just need to get the approval from Insurance and Psych evaluation, which is a story all on it own.... So I posted last week I had the appointment for my Psych evaluation and the Dr never made it in, I was told she would call me.... As of yesterday I have heard NOTHING. So I called the office. They told me to call back this morning and they will have it figured out. This just tells me, that I am not important to them. So today is going to be a great day, as I continue to smile and enjoy my life.

I do hope everyone is this forum has great success. I think of it as my fountain of youth.. My best wishes to everyone.

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Hi, I'm just beginning my journey. I would like to find a buddy to share it with. I have UHC insurance and have to go through the 6 months of supervised diet plan. I'm in Florida so if you are close that would be awesome.

I'm in Indianapolis but I have Highmark BCBS and have 6 months too. We can still support each other

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Hi, I'm just beginning my journey. I would like to find a buddy to share it with. I have UHC insurance and have to go through the 6 months of supervised diet plan. I'm in Florida so if you are close that would be awesome.

I'm in Florida too, in Orlando. What part are you in? Im on my second month of my three month required diet

Hey I'm just starting the process as well. My first meeting with my surgeon is July 8th. That point we will decide sleeve or roux n Y- then two more months of diet and nutrition classes and I'm on my way! Yay- so excited.

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@@CrystalS86 i live in Orlando too!!

No advice. ..but I have my info session tomorrow.

I just got the call from the hospital that they verified i have coverage. Set up info meeting and surgeon appointment (not till July 14....) I guess we learn patience in this process!!

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@@CrystalS86 i live in Orlando too!!

That's awesome! Where are you having surgery at?

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@@Ashleyconder Me too!!!

That's really exciting. What stage in the process are you at? I went and met with the nurse practicioner at the beginning of May. I originally was looking into the DS but now I am leaning more towards the Bypass. Not sure if that's going to change my surgeon to Dr.Kim or not, as I was originally going to be with Dr.Smith since he is the only one who does the DS there.

@@CrystalS86 I have been going to Dr Parra for the last 3 months, still deciding what surgery i'll be having since i have a hiatal hernia in my stomach and i have gastritis. So we shall see. I am 95% sure i am having the gastric bypass.

Just out of curiosity what would make you lean more towards roux en y verses the sleeve?

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