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Hello everyone.! I am still in the pre-op early phase. I've met with the surgeon last week 07/21/16. I start my first month of my 6 month waiting period required by my insurance in 2 weeks. 6 months seems like such a long time but I will be patient and absorb all the information and advice that will help prepare me for this life change. Any advice from those who had/have to wait 6 months or longer on how to remain patient and what to do in the meantime would be great.! :)

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Hi. I started my 6 months waiting period in may with anticipated surgery in November. My focus have been on training myself to eat slower, reduced carbs, increased Protein, and increased exercise. Let's not forgot, increase Water. Simply put, I am preparing my mind and body for the BIG change. I am taking time to read everything I can find on VSG . .. the good, the bad, and the ugly. I downloaded the gastric sleeve book off of bariatric pal website. It has been instrumental in providing information from the beginning of the process to post op.

I was a little inpatient initially, but each time I met my nutritionist, I learned more of changes I needed to make; this allows me plenty of time to get my "house" in order.... mentally and physically. Good luck to you. Stay strong and stay uplifted.

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Hi. I started my 6 months waiting period in may with anticipated surgery in November. My focus have been on training myself to eat slower, reduced carbs, increased Protein, and increased exercise. Let's not forgot, increase Water. Simply put, I am preparing my mind and body for the BIG change. I am taking time to read everything I can find on VSG . .. the good, the bad, and the ugly. I downloaded the gastric sleeve book off of bariatric pal website. It has been instrumental in providing information from the beginning of the process to post op.

I was a little inpatient initially, but each time I met my nutritionist, I learned more of changes I needed to make; this allows me plenty of time to get my "house" in order.... mentally and physically. Good luck to you. Stay strong and stay uplifted.

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Thank you for that.! I'm trying to look at the 6 month wait as an advantage and not a burden. Your reply has helped with that. Thanks again and good luck with your journey as well. You are off to an amazing start.

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Hello everyone.! I am still in the pre-op early phase. I've met with the surgeon last week 07/21/16. I start my first month of my 6 month waiting period required by my insurance in 2 weeks. 6 months seems like such a long time but I will be patient and absorb all the information and advice that will help prepare me for this life change. Any advice from those who had/have to wait 6 months or longer on how to remain patient and what to do in the meantime would be great.! :)

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Hello! I am in the same boat as you! Welcome

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Thank you.! How are things going for you so far? @@Risa900

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Hello I have been approved from insurance. Waiting on a date. I found out a week ago. It is killing me

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I live in ontario (canada) its been 2 years and a half (slow processes do to low red blood cell count) im on preop now and surgery is on jan 30 for the sleeve

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