Waiting to apply for insurance approval while completing 6 month supervised diet is becoming very frustrating. I was told to stay within +\- 5 pounds and as a lifetime yo-yo-er this is a struggle. My weight can swing 10-15# in just a couple weeks. What are some things you all have done to remain patient and focused during the 6 month wait?

The struggle is real. I did weight watchers while I was on the 6 month weight period. I tried to stay within my points , and exercised,mostly walked and used my fit bit. Good luck

Not sure if your a water drinker but that's what helped me alot I worked out,It was rare tho.Once I stopped drinking juices and soda I seen the pounds coming off.I know it's hard but it does help

Why did they tell you to stay within 5 pounds of your current weight? Do you barely qualify in terms of BMI or something? That seems contrary to the point of the six month pre-op diet program idea.

Yes my BMI is 36 with hypertension. The 6 month supervised is an insurance requirement. I've debated WLS for over 6 years. It's just frustrating because if I could lose weight and keep it off on my own I would not have considered WLS. Of course the 6 months is used for additional behavior modification to increase post surgical compliance and success ... I get it, I'm just ready for the next chapter. Thanks for the replies.

I was also told to stay the same weight or not lose more than 5 lbs during my 6 months. I honestly just lived the same way and tried to keep my calorie intake and exercise the same so I wasn’t losing weight. My second to last month I gained a few pounds and the final month I really watched what I ate and exercised more and lost the few pounds I gained the prior month and a couple pounds more. I definitely understand the stress of it but it will all be worth it when you get your approval!

Thank you. Gaining before approval is really messing with me. It's a good time to really try and manage emotional/stress eating. I will be so happy when I have all the requirements behind me and have a surgery date.

It’s definitely a roller coaster ride that I felt like I would never get off of but you will and you’ll look back and know you stressed for no reason. Keep your head up!

Thank you