GettinFit213

I'm having my surgery done at Dartmouth, and they have a strict no weight gain. My insurance company requires a 10% weight loss. I had already been seeing a dietician, and I had already made an appointment to see a psychologist. I did all this before I even thought about the surgery. I believe I had already done most of what the requirements were for insurance company and the doctor. I believe I am mentally ready and can't wait. I just need to know if the insurance company will approve. Thank you all so much for your advice and feedback. Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello Ladies! I'm so excited for you, and your upcoming surgeries. I cannot wait for my surgery date. I thought I wanted the RNY, but my surgeon strongly recommended I think about the sleeve. After listening to his reasons, I decided perhaps this would be the best one for me. I have already had my first appointment to meet him and the dietician, and now am waiting for my second appointment, in which he will schedule me for my surgery. I'm really hoping for November, or by the end of this year. I have two questions... 1) My first visit was 9/20/17 with the surgeon and I am really hoping to have my surgery this year, however, I see that a couple of you first saw your surgeon in the spring time and 6/7 months later having surgery. May I ask why it takes that long? I have all my paperwork done and sent, did all the testing needing. The only thing I am waiting for is for my EGD, which is scheduled for this coming Wednesday. Once my surgeon reads the report, we will schedule the surgery. He told me that if all is in order at my second appointment, my surgery date will be 30 days after that. 2) Sosewsue61 , the items you mentioned above- I have not heard of these and am wondering if you found these on your own, or if your surgeon/dietician recommend them? I feel there is so much I need to be doing right now and am looking for suggestions so that I can prepare myself. I happened to fall into this site by pure accident tonight, looking for information on foods/beverages I should be buying and this came up, so I joined. I do not know yet how to make friends, so until I do, would any of you want to be my (Sleeve) friend? Regards, Marylou AKA GettinFit213