The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[MusicalMomma]

Hello all and thank you so much for the warm welcome back. It feels like returning home

Well, I did not actually begin medifast again until today. I had a consultation with a surgeon regarding the lap-band surgery on the 10th and decided to go for it.

Well, I have to be under doc supervised diet for a while before my insurance will OK the procedure. So, I made an appointment with the surgeon to begin the supervised diet. Guess what he recommended I start with!?!?!?! You guessed it! Medifast!!! He had a whole wall filled with medifast, at lower prices (guess cuz he buys in bulk). I got a few things that I was out of, but had a good bit left over from last try.

I gotta tell ya. I was NOT trilled to be put back on medifast. I was supposed to start yesterday (appt was Tues) but couldn't bring myself to do it. Then it dawned on me...if I can't commit to medifast for 6-12 weeks, how will I survive a lifetime of tiny meals!?

SO, here I am, reluctantly facing my issues...head on...no more bargaining...no more rationalizing away my poor choices.

He wants me to lose 30-35 pounds before surgery. If I lose any more, the insurance won't approve the procedure. But he know's I will recover better and feel better if I lose 30-35 now.

OK...that's my update. I know that surgery can be a four letter word to some people in here. But I hope to find support and understanding in my choice. You all have been such a wonderful support to me and I take great comfort in that

[Lucy]

We all do what we must for us...you got support here. I had decided since living at that for a lifetime was required I would do Medifast first...knowing from a friend that it is used often by surgical patients. I am just telling myself that I have no choice....so far so good. Lets see what I think in 90 days!

Ultimately it comes down to doing whatever it is we neeed to do with all our issues, weakness, strength etc to get healthy, I applaud you for not giving up!

I am from WI also and face it, this lifestyle up here is NOT geared to the healthy, brats, beer and pizza oh yeah and cheese......and that folks is the 4 food groups of a Wisconsin home!

So go girl...but remember you are the patient, have it your way, if literally at the last second you change your mind, speak up!

[Mike]

Then it dawned on me...if I can't commit to medifast for 6-12 weeks, how will I survive a lifetime of tiny meals!?

SO, here I am, reluctantly facing my issues...head on...no more bargaining...no more rationalizing away my poor choices.

He wants me to lose 30-35 pounds before surgery. If I lose any more, the insurance won't approve the procedure. But he know's I will recover better and feel better if I lose 30-35 now.

I hear ya. I will say that having a smaller stomach helps, but you can get used to it ( I gained back 50 lbs). So, stick with medifast.... its perfect for folks with gastric bypass.

I had to lose 50 lbs before my surgery and I lost 55, so Doc was pleased (I think). The less you have before surgery, the safer the surgery. Also shows the Doc that you are serious.

Good luck.

[Denise]

It's nice to see you back Joyce.