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Just told was a candidate for bypass surgery. But what I don't like is the 6 month sit you do for the insurance coverage. I understand you have to see a dietician and have other things done but 6 moths hope it goes fast.

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It is a difficult process, but most of it is driven by the insurance companies. All I can say is just keep trudging on.

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It will fly by. But if you apply everything that your guidelines tell you to it will just be a benefit for yourself. Practice eating slow and not drinking while you eat. The process that they have you do is kind of a little test I think. When I had my RNY in July of 2013 they had me do 2 weeks of Protein drinks before my RNY and then 4 nweeks after my surgery. But...every Dr has their own guidelines. The insureance companies just have so many things that they require before your surgery. Like I said it is to your own benefit to practice everything before your surgery to prepare yourself for this LIFE CHANGING JOURNEY!! Good luck, I look forward to following your journey!!

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Congrats :). Don't worry time will go by soon. I felt same way but it's better not to rush things and take it slow. ????????

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It will go faster than you think and gives you good time to prepare and make plans! I started a bucket list of things I want to do when I'm a normal size. My friends have added things on my list that all of us will do. I'm 4 weeks post op, feel great , and striving for my list everyday!

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