Just starting the process

[terry1118 1,274]

I had my Pulminary appt today and recieved my medical clearance. Holding my breath on the workshops... they should let me know tomorrow if I'm in.

Workshops are full and everyone paid on time. I'm so disappointed! I'm in the next set of workshops but they don't begin until May 7 and end on May 21. I probably won't get a surgery date until sometime in late May or early June, and that's only if I get insurance approval quickly. That timing is right smack in the beginning of of our conversion training at work. :( I am going to be on a few you-know-what lists...

Does anyone know at what point they submit to insurance for pre-approval? I have an appointment tomorrow and I'll be asking that question then.

[stevep 5]

Seems like forever that I started this journey, have had many ups and downs. It was hard to make a decision, had to get help with the why I was overeating to be able to overcome that part and then move to where I am at today. Had my pre surgery consult my first one. Schedule to meet Doctor in 2 weeks. then set up surgery.

[_Brooke_ 45]

I'm just starting out as well.. I have gone to my first of 6 doctor appointments required for insurance. I'm pretty excited and can't wait to have surgery!

[meyouus 415]

I'm in the middle. I had the band in 07, so they know .me. I had all the tests, but still need paperwork from previous tests. I had to cancel my appt with surgeons LPN and the dietician, so now have to wait till March. But I don't mind. Gives me more time to lose more weight!

I think of little else but the whole process. I think I got it, but still continue to investigate the process. I'm working with my therapist about the food addiction and I think we're doing well. EMDR. Still, I'm nervous about the actual operation. Open or laparoscopic? Scarey. Good luck to all of you! We can do this!!!! ????????????????????????

[nerdmom 4]

I did the seminar and consult and the 2 tests required before letter of medical necessity for approval. I'm nervouscited. Lol.

[janswlsjourney 0]

I have just started my journey. I am with Kaiser and they say it takes about 6-9 months to get everything done to get a surgery date. I have just done my home sleep study and signed up for my 10 week nutrition classes which start April 6th. After those are done then I will be supervised by a nutritionist and social worker until I meet my "goals" (I don't know what those are yet) then I will meet the surgeon and set a surgery date! Lots of hoops to jump through! I'm scared of the pre op liquid diet I keep hearing about...

[stevep 5]

So I start my 2 week Pre-op diet tomorrow.....I am excited about my surgery in 2 weeks, but I also need back surgery to help with mobility. So I am ready for this life style change and looking forward to a new wardrobe.

[ohjul 51]

Yes- I have 1 more nutrition consult and then meet w surgeon. Hoping forMay date.

[laneydasilva 34]

I am at nutritionist point and blood work sleep test

Anyone from Canada

Edited April 3, 2015 by laneydasilva