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TammyLee66    152

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I have Kaiser and they require a 12 week class during this time we go once a week To learn about everything and talk to surgeon and I was told halfway through we start all pre opt stuff. And we have to I think least 10% of our bodyweight

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TammyLee66    152

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They said I had to lose 21 lbs. I ended up losing 9. They still approved me. They seemed to stress that they wanted to see positive changes

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That's great that they approved you I don't think my insurance Kaiser will unless you lose 10% of your body weight

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Itsmytime23    50

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I was a lucky one n only needed 3 mos with no weight loss requirement - whew!! BUT my friend had to lose 10% of EXCESS weight n not body weight - this seems more realistic for people already acknowledging they have a problem with food. The insurance companies really need to standardize preop testing /stuff so uniform for all. How can someone not need a preop diet and someone else need 4 weeks.. I'm only 8 days so happy with that but there sb a norm established and then have yr Dr tweaking for the individual,

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KendraLynne    38

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I had to wait 6 months but had a appointment every month with my weightloss doctors. It flew by! In the beginning it felt like this is going to be forever. I kept myself busy and did what I had to do. I was happy it wasn't 9 months like some people had to wait! I lost 40lbs in 6 months. They didn't tell me I had to lose in order to get the surgery. They wanted to make lifestyle changes and that lead me to losing weight. Now I'm almost 2 weeks post op with the sleeve and I love it!!

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_Kate_    2,224

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Six months is time to plan, read, research and prepare yourself for the change. It will fly by !!

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sleevinpops    303

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I had a 6 month process, and at first I was disappointed, but now I'm happy to have had that time to really prepare. This is a major lifestyle change. If it were quick, I don't think I would be as prepared mentally , physically or spiritually.

I was able to create health habits, like walking every day. Cutting out sweets, and learning to eat properly, quitting smoking etc.

I am scheduled to have my surgery next Thursday (woohoo!) and feel that I am in the right place now to take this next step. After all, this is a journey, and not an overnight quick fix.

In hind sight, I can't believe how fast the time has gone, but I appreciate all I have learned, and those that are supporting (including those I have met here). I believe it will help me to be successful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Mikkos    22

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I started my 6 month diet at the end of August, and my last dietitian appointment is this Monday. At first I was upset that I had to wait 6 months, but now I'm grateful for the time. Now I've had a chance to really understand the lifestyle changes and get used to them. I feel really confident that I will be successful after the surgery, and I don't think I would have the same attitude without the time spent reading, researching, and changing. Also, the time has gone by really fast! Now I'm just hoping that everything is approved by my insurance, and I get a surgery date for next month. Good luck to you, and try to stay positive!

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SBowen135    28

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My insurance required the six months , which actually went by pretty fast thank you Lord. This is my last month before having my surgery some time next month and I'm soooooo excited!!!

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hopekate    85

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I have two weigh ins left out of the six months. My last weigh in is March 27th. They let me know at my last appointment that my surgery date will likely be a month after my last weigh in because I have to schedule a surgical clearance, a meeting with the anesthesiologist, and a final blood test. I was surprised at all of these last requirements because, according to the check list they gave me, all of my pre-op testing was complete. So it looks like my process is really 7 months. Waiting is not my strong suit, but I'm making some positive changes to my diet and mindset. Most of these months I've been trying to focus on Protein and lowering my sugar intake.

The promise of a new tool to help me achieve a healthy lifestyle keeps me plugging along toward the ultimate goal.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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