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Duno if anyone else attended a weight loss seminar but for those that did, how long roughy after the seminar did you get the surgery.

I have yet to go to the seminar but really nervous/exited about my new life ahead xx

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My insurance required a six months diet period with my pcp- so after paperwork, I waited 7 months after I attended a seminar.

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My insurance required a six months diet period with my pcp- so after paperwork' date=' I waited 7 months after I attended a seminar.[/quote']

So did I.. but those 7 months flew by quick!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 4.5 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

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I had seminar January 5th and will be having surgery August 12th. 8 months for me.

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first one in may, surgery August 28

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Awe hope they fly by for me...my seminar is in September..I know I should be patient but I just would love a 'normal' life back...xx

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My seminar was in May, my first visit was June 9 and I was approved Aug 9. It all depends on your insurance company's requirements.

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My seminar was last September and Surgery is scheduled for this Sept. 11th. My insurance had specific requirements so it took longer. Good luck to you, hope it goes quick!

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Seminar in July, Surgery in September. From first appointment to surgery date about 60 days... but I was Really ready and VERY persistent... I probably drove the staff at the clinic nuts with all of my checking in and following up, but it's my health and I chose to take charge As my PCP said, they don't know who they're dealing with... :) (I should also add that I was always polite, upbeat and complimentary to the staff too...You have to balance persistence with being nice!)

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