So I am brand new here. I just completed my required 4 months of pre-work, lost the required weight, had all the appointments, done all the tests and studies. Now I am waiting for insurance approval (just submitted this week), on the liquid/vegetable diet for the next four weeks with a planned bypass surgery date of 11/16. I am feeling stressed about the approval, my stomach is aching from the pre-op diet, day five of the diet and no weight-loss .... and feeling a bit hopeless now. How did everyone get through this prep period?

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Part of the learning is learning patience (I'm speaking from my own experience). When you do have the surgery you will need to be patient with dietary phases, the sporadic weight loss and emotional challenges. Being in this forum is very helpful especially scrolling through the before and afters. It helps me keep my eye on the prize. Good luck

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Just got approved, so one "weight" is lifted off .... thanks for the feedback.

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Congrats!

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