The start of the process

[keonwife 5]

Rhode Island. I wish I knew there was a 6 month requirement.. I would have started months ago.

Well that's here in pa I know Nj is 3months....I wish I could do 3months instead of 6

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

[keonwife 5]

Sorry.I though you already had your surgery. Yes.over here in NJ is the same. I went through 6 months nutrition before my surgery.

Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I'm so eager to get the surgery that it's starting to be depressing 6 months is a long time to wait to have surgery

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Try 9 mos... the struggle was real, but during that time I got inform, read books on gastric sleeve, the diet part, getting your mind right on why we eat the way we do, trying to learn to like exercise... so take this time and USE it constructively... it's so worth the "weight"...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Lol yes that's all I do I'm doing that now.

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

[165B445 188]

me????????????????????

Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I am in my six months wait too ughhhh the struggle

Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Yes I'm ready to die like can I get it already

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

What are some of the things you ladies are doing to get ready for the big day

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

I had to learn to re-cook...lol, cut back on 2nds, stop piling my plate, slow down eating, CRAVINGS bindging, closet eating... yeah the surgery does not stop the mental portion of eating...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

[keonwife 5]

Omg should I be scared

Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

[Rene143 0]

Hey.... i did my initial appointment with my surgeon and his staff today. I will be making my nutrition appointment tomorrow. So ready for this

Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

[purplecatt56 1]

I am new to this process also. I am in Kansas and would love to find someone

that is in the same phase as I am. I met the surgeon and nurse yesterday and

need to lose at least 50 lbs before the surgery. I am meeting with the Dietician on 5/10. I have to travel 90 miles for all of my appointments! I am on Medicare and have already been approved for the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have been reading a lot of the posts here and have gathered a good deal of information.

Good luck to everyone out there struggling with weight issues.

[bac2u 41]

I'm just starting. I'm looking at November for my WLS. I see the dietitian this week too.

Edited May 1, 2016 by bac2u

[ecoreen94 37]

I am. Have my appointment with my PCP tomorrow and I'm a mixture of nervous and excited.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[BowlingMima 2]

Hey everyone I too am in the beginning stage. The funny thing is I haven't even had my consult yet ( 5/16). I only have to do 4 months with the nutritionist. I've already done some of my pre op testing and have appts set up for a few more. I'm hoping to get a July surgery date.

❤TTFN❤

[Deletemyacct 39]

Hi, I am just starting the process as well. I had my first appoint yesterday & have 5 more nutritional visits as required by my insurance. Hope to get approved Nov/Dec. 6mths to learn nutrition & learn abt the new life we'll have after the surgery.

Blessings to us!

Edited May 29, 2016 by Deuel30