Still Waiting

I was denied my first time in April. Now my insurance wants 6 month supervised weight loss. Which my doctor back dated to March. and I need another psych exam to see what they will do Post-op. Idaho Medicaid and the hoops you go through. So in Sept. my doctor will re submit and in Aug i'll see the shrink. Hopefully this time it will work I have lost 35lbs sence Feb. My doctor wanted me to loose at least that much pre-op but I'm afraid I'll gain it back by then. I am eating about 700 cal a day. But this gets fustrating.

Hang in there... the next few months will fly by!!!  Enjoy the summer and get some walking in to keep that 35 pounds off... that is great that you have lost that much so far!!!  You can do this... keep your eye on the end prize!!!

Good Luck

Caroline

I agree with Caroline hang in there and time does fly by anymore.
Congrats on the weight you have already lost.

Congrats on your loss so far but I encourage you to increase your calories. 700 is not enough! Your body will go into starvation mode and will start saving fat instead of burning it! I've lost a bit over 50lbs since the end of Feb. keeping my calories between 1000 and 1200 a day, watching carbs and making sure I get over 64oz of water a day...and I haven't had a stall yet! (Knocking on wood!) I vary the calories every day on purpose, not the same number and not the same food, gotta keep your body guessing what you're gonna give it tommorow!

I vary my calories also I am at a stop this month. I didn't get to excerise much. We were testing for EMT so I actually gained 2 lbs this month.  I cut out the carbs mostly.  My dietation had me on this diet one shake for breakfast one for lunch meat and veggies for dinner. When she thought I would get approved in 2-3 months. I don't know what she wants now.  Thanks everyone for the encouragement and help.