How did you pass the time?

[LittleLou 31]

Ever since I made the decision to move forward with getting WLS, time seems to be creeping by. I tried to spread out all of my doctor appointments over two months to make it easier, but a week still feels like a month:(

I want to have all appointments done before my last NUT appt on Oct 25th so that everything can be submitted to insurance right after, but all I have been able to think about is, "how am I going to wait for another two months find out if I'm approved?"

Has anyone else been a victim of time, and if so, how did you get by without going crazy?

[TwinsMama 483]

I can relate. I just used the time to focus on my eating and drinking. Trying shakes, looking online at clothes I wanted to try (smaller), places I wanted to go, etc.

I had a 6 month process then got to approval and found out the (original) Dr had another 6-12 months wait due to the waitlist. I got fed up and picked another Dr at the 4 month mark and they were able to get me in 2 months later.

Looking back it helped to have extra time to prepare for this.

[Jerzygurl 372]

Ever since I made the decision to move forward with getting WLS, time seems to be creeping by. I tried to spread out all of my doctor appointments over two months to make it easier, but a week still feels like a month:(

I want to have all appointments done before my last NUT appt on Oct 25th so that everything can be submitted to insurance right after, but all I have been able to think about is, "how am I going to wait for another two months find out if I'm approved?"

Has anyone else been a victim of time, and if so, how did you get by without going crazy?

Yep, I understand. I've scheduled all mine close together to get it done and over with as quickly as possible. My insurance will pay for it, but I have to do three separate months of visits, my initial consult with the doc 8/15 is one, NUT eval on 09/11 counts as #2 and then NUT eval on 10/1 counts as the third. They are waiting for my cardio appt to submit paperwork to insurance... Doc says I should be able to get surgery early October (fingers crossed). It also depends upon the results of my CT Scan & MRI...my oncologist already agreed verbally but wants to submit his written approval after Scans...just to make sure I am truly cancer free...

Just hang in there..it will go quickly.. look at Summer...it's pretty much gone.

[ArnoldS 46]

My surgery date is set for Nov. 14. I hope all goes well so it can actually happen.

I spend a lot of time on the computer. On this site, a smoking cessation site, and my emails and Facebook. Plus, some game sites. They take my mind off of things.

It takes time to record my food, look up the protein/fiber content online, prepare it, eat it, drink the Water. Then go over it again to make sure that I followed the directions.

Then there are the regular day to day activities.

I know what you mean, though. Imagine stopping smoking at the same time. I have all that time to fill up that I spent sitting outside in my favorite chair smoking.

Thanks for posting. Great topic. Hope this helps.

[SuzyB 182]

I keep reading and reading.. I post alot here so I can see the ticker move everyday.

[NewAshes 232]

I'm using the time to try shakes and different Soups and yogurts. Then instead of looking forward to the last appointment I plan trips to the beach,concerts,movies. Just had my 21st birthday and I look forward to those that come sooner. And as those go by my last appointment gets closer.

[cindymg 629]

Ever since I made the decision to move forward with getting WLS' date=' time seems to be creeping by. I tried to spread out all of my doctor appointments over two months to make it easier, but a week still feels like a month:(

I want to have all appointments done before my last NUT appt on Oct 25th so that everything can be submitted to insurance right after, but all I have been able to think about is, "how am I going to wait for another two months find out if I'm approved?"

Has anyone else been a victim of time, and if so, how did you get by without going crazy?[/quote']

I had 6 months of appts before I was approved. Why would it take 2 months to see if you are approved? Once I completed all 6 months of appts with PCP, and all the tests, we set a surgery date, my surgeon's insurance coordinator submitted the paperwork, and I got on the phone. I told my ins co I had a surgery date and a week later I had the approval.

My BMI was 35, but I had 3 serious co morbidities. Is your BMI enough to qualify for the surgery, or do you also have co morbidities?

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

[LittleLou 31]

I had 6 months of appts before I was approved. Why would it take 2 months to see if you are approved? Once I completed all 6 months of appts with PCP, and all the tests, we set a surgery date, my surgeon's insurance coordinator submitted the paperwork, and I got on the phone. I told my ins co I had a surgery date and a week later I had the approval.

My BMI was 35, but I had 3 serious co morbidities. Is your BMI enough to qualify for the surgery, or do you also have co morbidities?

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

I have two more months before my last NUT appointment, which is Oct 25, before my paperwork can be submitted to insurance. My BMI is 37.8, but I also have obstructive sleep apnea.

[LittleLou 31]

Yep, I understand. I've scheduled all mine close together to get it done and over with as quickly as possible. My insurance will pay for it, but I have to do three separate months of visits, my initial consult with the doc 8/15 is one, NUT eval on 09/11 counts as #2 and then NUT eval on 10/1 counts as the third. They are waiting for my cardio appt to submit paperwork to insurance... Doc says I should be able to get surgery early October (fingers crossed). It also depends upon the results of my CT Scan & MRI...my oncologist already agreed verbally but wants to submit his written approval after Scans...just to make sure I am truly cancer free...

Just hang in there..it will go quickly.. look at Summer...it's pretty much gone.

I will pray your scans come back clear, for many more reasons than just a clearance for surgery!!!

[LittleLou 31]

Has anyone read the BIG BOOK that is recommended on this site?

[cindymg 629]

Has anyone read the BIG BOOK that is recommended on this site?

Yes, I have it and is very informative. Like the bible of VSG surgery.

Check out this thread also. A number of books are available and several of us gave our reviews:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/85547-good-books-for-the-emotional-aspects-of-post-surgery/