Well I finally made it to my last appointment with the NUT. Cleared all my appointment/clearances and have lost 28lbs in four months. Of course, that's merely a drop in the bucket-I am now 257lbs and 5'6 (plus a newly found hiatal hernia) so I have roughly 100lbs left to go.

I luckily don't have a full liquid diet beforehand, but I am really getting nervous for the surgery itself. I know I will have regrets right after and I am making the right call, but I have some fear of pain and the hospital stay. It sounds stupid but I'm even afraid of a cath! I had my appendix out and it wasn't that bad, so no clue why I am suddenly super nervous! I know I have to fix the hernia so it's not like I will back out here but how did everyone shake the jitters?!

did you do a 6 month work up?

im just starting the process (first appt 14th ) so im curious your stages.

Hi! My insurance only required four months of dietician, but I had to work alongside a Cigna nurse as well.

I was worried about the educational program but it does go fast and you do lose weight during the process. I have done weight watchers for 10 years and was sad to learn I was going about things the wrong way by focusing on Fiber and fruits/veggies versus eating Protein first. MIND BLOWN-but it works!

Good luck on your journey!!!