Questions

[Akc313 89]

Hi ALL!! I haven't yet even brought it to my doctors attention about my considering the gastric bypass surgery. So many of my family members and a free friends have had it... I haven't really spoken to anyone about getting this done since I'm kinda nervous. How long after deciding you wanted to do the surgery did it take for it to happen?

[berniec 166]

It depends on your insurance. All of them are different. Mines was 6 months. It worked out well because it gives you time to decide if it's really what you want to do. My date is April 23rd.

[tammy144 2]

The whole process took about 4 months starting with the referral by my pcp to the bariatric doctor. I actually started the process with the psychologist, nutritonist, etc appointments right away. I recieved the insurance approval mid way.

[Akc313 89]

Thanks, I have my appointment with my doctor next week to discuss it... Crossing my fingers!!!

[tammy144 2]

Good luck...the process is long but well worth it!

[KimW 38]

I started my journey last October. Went to an informational meeting & then started my appointments. Didn't have much trouble with insurance. I was so nervous to tell my doctor about my decision but in the end she was happy for me.

[Jen2248 31]

I am self pay and have been doing the journey without the consent of my pcp! My date is set for June 5 and plan on telling them next week ! Hope they are not upset!

[krissydeem 52]

Everyone is different I had My orientation Feb 16 and surgery April 11.

[willowayers 0]

I started my journey last October. Went to an informational meeting & then started my appointments. Didn't have much trouble with insurance. I was so nervous to tell my doctor about my decision but in the end she was happy for me.

KimW, I started mine in Oct 12. I finally have my date June 5th. When is/was ur surgery date? I had a couple snags but I am on my way:)

[Anjela424 23]

You will all do great!

[KimW 38]

KimW' date=' I started mine in Oct 12. I finally have my date June 5th. When is/was ur surgery date? I had a couple snags but I am on my way:)[/quote']

Hi! I just had my surgery on April 18th.

[Anjela424 23]

How are you feeling?

[KimW 38]

How are you feeling?

Feeling great today! Went for a long walk this morning! Yay me! Thanks!

[Anjela424 23]

That's great. Happy for you :-)

[Yodelania 60]

Well the majority of the insurance required 6mon dietician evaluation plus others Pre-ops procedures to be done as your health condition may required; PFT, EKG, Endocospy, & etc again it all depends on your health condition - good luck & welcome to the forum