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

Hi. I just got the referral from my PCP. Waiting on the phone call to schedule my consultation with the surgeon.

Hi. Im going to my information seminar this Saturday. Im so excited but nervous also.

Hiya,

I started the 3 week pre op diet today of Optifast VLCD products & salad/veg. My surgery is booked for Feb 5, providing my endoscopy goes well.

The first day has sucked!! I think it's only 800 calories. Everyone says it gets better....I bloody hope so!

Hiya,

I started the 3 week pre op diet today of Optifast VLCD products & salad/veg. My surgery is booked for Feb 5, providing my endoscopy goes well.

The first day has sucked!! I think it's only 800 calories. Everyone says it gets better....I bloody hope so!

good luck hope all goes well

I go to my information session on the 27th. Sucks it's long wait iceberg waiting since December 16 just to go to the information session. I filled out all the paper work for the surgeon hopefully soon after the 27th I can start my 6 month pre-op diet and requirement appts.

Watch a lot of YouTube videos.. That's what I did.

Edited January 16, 201610 yr by RNY-Gal

I just had my consult on Friday and am starting the 6 months supervised diet and questioning if I will be able to handle that without a complete breakdown! One week of high Protein low carbs and two weeks of liquid diet for 6 months. It seems nearly unreal to me to expect someone with food issues to do this but i am going to try.

I have never had any type of medical procedure beyond having a baby but at 47 and 5'6" 330 lbs it's time . I have PCOS and type 2 diabetes and I want my life back, but this whole process seems so overwhelming.

I just had my consult on Friday and am starting the 6 months supervised diet and questioning if I will be able to handle that without a complete breakdown! One week of high Protein low carbs and two weeks of liquid diet for 6 months. It seems nearly unreal to me to expect someone with food issues to do this but i am going to try.

I have never had any type of medical procedure beyond having a baby but at 47 and 5'6" 330 lbs it's time . I have PCOS and type 2 diabetes and I want my life back, but this whole process seems so overwhelming.

6 months of liquid diet?

I am on month three of my supervised diet plan. I am currently working on getting more exercise in my daily routine. I am struggling with keeping my water intake up and cutting out soda. Good luck to you as you begin your journey!

I am on month three of my supervised diet plan. I am currently working on getting more exercise in my daily routine. I am struggling with keeping my water intake up and cutting out soda. Good luck to you as you begin your journey!

what does the 3 month plan entail? I had no plan until now....which is green salad/ veg and protein shakes. On day 4 now & craving chocolate.

I'm feeling lucky that I just have to follow a low calorie diet with my PCP. It seems ridiculous to expect someone who is struggling with food to be on a liquid diet for that long. I know I can stick with the plan my PCP outlined. It is nothing I haven't been successful at before. I'm just hoping not to do anything dumb. I love sweets and can still eat them and they are a constant temptation but I've been choosing to stay away even though I'm just restricted calories.

Edited January 18, 201610 yr by generator77

Also, stay positive, proactive, persistent, and patient throughout the process.

This is the key especially the patience part. I'll admit patience was not a virtue bestowed upon me and I'm having to teach myself to slow down on a daily basis.

what does the 3 month plan entail? I had no plan until now....which is green salad/ veg and Protein shakes. On day 4 now & craving chocolate.

Your surgical team including your nutritionist can better explain their specifics as no two centers are exactly alike. My 3 month pre-op process was a 13wk fitness program requiring me to work out at least 30 mins 3x wkly. I also had to meet with my nutritionist 4x over that course. My plan didn't require a specific diet other than to learning to cut out bad carbs and processed sugars. I also wasn't required to lose a specific amount of weight pre-op.

what does the 3 month plan entail? I had no plan until now....which is green salad/ veg and Protein shakes. On day 4 now & craving chocolate.

Your surgical team including your nutritionist can better explain their specifics as no two centers are exactly alike. My 3 month pre-op process was a 13wk fitness program requiring me to work out at least 30 mins 3x wkly. I also had to meet with my nutritionist 4x over that course. My plan didn't require a specific diet other than to learning to cut out bad carbs and processed sugars. I also wasn't required to lose a specific amount of weight pre-op.

Wow, it's amazing how the plans differ. I've only seen a Nutritionist once (due another session next week), no exercise programme & just this 3 week pre op diet.

I'm feeling lucky that I just have to follow a low calorie diet with my PCP. It seems ridiculous to expect someone who is struggling with food to be on a liquid diet for that long. I know I can stick with the plan my PCP outlined. It is nothing I haven't been successful at before. I'm just hoping not to do anything dumb. I love sweets and can still eat them and they are a constant temptation but I've been choosing to stay away even though I'm just restricted calories.

I agree! Expecting a person who has problems over eating to follow a liquid diet is beyond ridiculous!

what does the 3 month plan entail? I had no plan until now....which is green salad/ veg and Protein shakes. On day 4 now & craving chocolate.

I have been working on portion control, reducing soda and carb intake, increasing protein and getting at least 15 min of exercise 5 days per week.