How long is the process? Im a Newbie????????????????

[BB_Chocolate 6]

Hi.. I've just found out about the sleeve procedure..! I wanted to know how many steps I have 2 take b4 I could set up a surgery date???????????????? I went to a seminar class that tells you different surgeries you could get, and I automatically picked the sleeve. I have an appt July 22nd for a support class.! What's next after that..?! Just curious Thankz in advance everyone

[BB_Chocolate 6]

And the weird codes in my thread is smily face symbols..hahaha

[opal_m 38]

Welcome to VST BB. There are lots of answers to your question here. I am not sure how to answer your question for it appears that per insurance type your steps could be different. I am having my surgery next month. I am a military wife and I did not go through our insurance Tricare. I am having my procedure done at a military treatment facility @ no direct cost to me. In general you must have blood work done as well see a few other docs, speak with a nutritionist , as well speak with a psych ...perhaps it may not be in that order. Good luck!!

[BB_Chocolate 6]

Thankz opal_m.! Yes, I'm so, excited about the sleeve.. Me and my fiancé went 2 a seminar and since my fiancé is an in shape muscle man he told me to just keep working out. But, after I had our son 2years ago the weight just keep adding on instead of coming off. Ughh so we both decided to go with the sleeve.! But, I'm just in patient. Smh.! I start my college classes aug 28 I was praying I could get it done b4 then but, I guess the weight is longer than that. Sad sad sad.. Lol! I have keystone HPE. Good luck on ur surgery hon. Keep me informed

[PGee 318]

Welcome BB! If you are going through your insurance, find out what they cover and their requirements.....everything varies from policy to policy.....Some require 6 months of visits with a nutritionist/dietitian.......others require 3......plus a lot of other tests and doctors appointments......fun stuff LOL If all goes well, I should have surgery in 4 months from that initial informational session. Good luck!

[BB_Chocolate 6]

Welcome BB! If you are going through your insurance' date=' find out what they cover and their requirements.....everything varies from policy to policy.....Some require 6 months of visits with a nutritionist/dietitian.......others require 3......plus a lot of other tests and doctors appointments......fun stuff LOL If all goes well, I should have surgery in 4 months from that initial informational session. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks sooo much PattyGee.! I have keystone HPE. First thing tomorrow I will call my insurance and ask them.! I'll keep u informed