Feeling a bit bummed out

Found out today that my insurance company requires 3 months of medically supervised weight loss prior to surgery approval.  This delays MY timeline and makes me an unhappy camper.  Once I decided that WLS was for me, I wanted to just whiz thru the pre-op period and get on with taking my life back.

I felt that way too, but my advice is to just accept this news and work with it the best you can.  Three months is not unreasonable.  Use the time to start new habits.  Best of luck!

Mine did too, but I was able to use previous time documented by my Dr. find out if you can do that if you have it.

Good luck and hang in there it is worth it.

3 months is not bad- I have to do 6 months, which is up in Nov. I've found this time is really important to get your mind straight for this. Read and research as much as you can on any issues relating to food that you have.

My surgeon is also super strict and won't even consider doing the surgery until you have jumped all of the hurdles he asks of you.

Use the time wisely. Those that get a good running start going into surgery have an easier time after. Trust me, this is a good thing.

You definitely don't have to wait to take your life back. Use this 3 months to work on your self-discipline and analyze your food triggers. Practice eating a bit like you will after surgery: protein first, no drinking 30 mins before or after meals (or during), taking smaller bites, chewing thoroughly, etc. Most people loose quite a bit of weight during their supervised diet phase. I lost 18 lbs during my 3 months, then another 20 during my pre-op diet. Trust me, all the surgery does is give you a tool to eat less. All the rest of the work you have to do yourself. You're going to be really glad you had a few months to prepare.

Hi. I started my journey for revision in 2012. I was denied after much work on my surgeons part. In 2013 I had my band repositioned. 2014 to 2015 (six months) I was on a supervised diet. Again my insurance company refused to let me get the surgery. I own my own business so in August I switched insurance companies. The doctor's office had me approved in one day.

I am really happy that I didn't get approved in 2012. I was not ready for the surgery. I am not saying your not ready but taking the time to be really prepared is not a bad thing. Three months will fly by and you will be on your way to surgery before you know it.

Best of luck!

The first time you make a better eating decision(with or with WLS), YOU are taking your life back.  

My doctor wanted me to lose weight before surgery, my initial reaction was - why bother, it will just come back.  Instantly, I corrected myself - no, that is why I am getting the surgery and every pound I lose before surgery puts me that much closer to my goals.  

The hurdles are worth going through.  Hang in there. 

Only three months? You're lucky. Mine was six.

As Grim said, use this time to start working on the habits you'll adopt after surgery. Start tracking everything you eat. Drink plenty of fluids. Start walking,  even if it's just around the block.

It's a great time to put your mind and ass in gear.  Good luck!

My insurance had a 2-year waiting period plus a 6-month supervised weight loss period. I lamented it at first, but it wound up being the best possible thing for me. I spent that time getting my head in the game so I could be successful after surgery. I needed that time to realize that WLS isn't just a hurdle to get over to "get on with your life;" it's a lifelong commitment to the rest of your life being completely different than it has been up until now. That realization was quite a mind trip! I also spent the 7 months pre-op losing 80 lbs on my own to make my surgery safer and to make my recovery go smoother. I wouldn't give up that time for anything now!