Starting the process.

[MyCosita 1]

I have my first appointment next Wednesday. I have to meet with the dietitian along with the physician. According to my insurance company I have to wait 6 months before I can have my band placed. What am I going to do for 6 month waiting on this to be place?

[CaGottaBand 498]

You're going to learn everything you can about the huge lifestyle change coming your way. You're also going to start making better food choices, eatting slower, chewing more etc.

I have a little over a month left on my 6 month months and I wouldn't trade this 6 months for the world. They are giving me the time needed to really prepare myself.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

Because of hospital changes where I went, I waited almost 10 months. During that time I went to all the monthly support meetings. I started drinking the Protein Shakes 5 months before the band, also. I still have them every morning for my Breakfast. Another good thing to do is walk. Try it, it may help with your weight loss, also. Keep logging onto this site and learn and ask questions. We don't judge, but tell the truth and always try to help.

Good luck!!!!!!

[dani_nyc 224]

Start seeing a nutritionist! Practice and prepare.. I was very upset at first that my insurance company wasn't going to accept the 6 month supervised diet from my dr and told me to see a nutritionist! But I'm glad they did! ! I was so prepared!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

I have my first appointment next Wednesday. I have to meet with the dietitian along with the physician. According to my insurance company I have to wait 6 months before I can have my band placed. What am I going to do for 6 month waiting on this to be place?

your gonna read this forum and find other people like you that have to do the 6 month wait list...you will find belief in yourself and you will go into this surgery full of want power and ready for it all....read this forum, ask a zillion questions,,,6 months will fly by..

[Lose100 178]

My insurance company required a 6 months waiting period. I have to wait 8 months due to some health issues. While getting prepped for surgery, I remembered thinking boy 8 months really flew by fast. Use this time to get your mind set adjusted to a lifestyle change, ask plenty of questions and get ready for a new you.