1st support group meeting today

[JessNewGoals25 23]

Hey guys. So later today I have my first support group meeting that's required my insurance to have before I can actually have my surgery. Was anyone else nervous like I am? What should I expect? Anyone else passed this stage already?

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[gryffen 176]

Can't speak for the US version of support groups but I was defo nervous for mine as lots rest on how well you react on the diet your placed on over the 8 weeks.

4*2 hour classes, weighed at each one and they take you through all aspects of diet, life skills, surgery and also during this time you will see surgeon who has last say on surgery. If they say no, you are screwed.

Best advice I can give is make a list of questions, no question is stupid and be prepared to be under very strict guidelines.

I'm on 3rd class, passed medical and endoscopy and approved by surgeon so just waiting on date.

Good luck from Scotland

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[JessNewGoals25 23]

Hey & ? that is a lot. Here my insurance is only requiring 1 support group visit to have the surgery, but they said the more you attend the better it will be for you.

Im just not ready to be fully exposed to answering questions out loud which is an other reason I joined here to kind of help me come out my shell some.

I'm glad you received your approval & best wishes to you??