Getting Started

[Bloomer723 75]

Newbie here. I have my first appointment on 8/27 and was told during my intake call to keep my weight where it is (225) until my appointment, because I will be under a 40 BMI at 218. I have more than 5 years documentation of being over a 40 BMI, it just seems wrong to keep eating this way until the 27th. I was put on a wait list in case an appointment opens up sooner. I don't think I'm a candidate for WLS until Jan/Feb 2016. I've seen mention that time will go quickly. Looking forward to getting that first appointment under my (very tight) belt. I have a psych evaluation scheduled for September already. I love reading everyone's posts and experiences.

[laylay33 20]

Hi I have my first appointment on the 26 of August! I was told that I would have to do a 3 month supervised with surgeon before being considered for surgery along with psych evaluation. I guess 3 months is not long and so they say the months pass by fast. So I guess January or February will be looking at surgery.

[Bloomer723 75]

I have a 6 month wait which seems typical. Regardless of what insurance wants my WLS center requires 6 months. Is your 3 month supervision for everything, then surgery? Have you check out your insurance yet? I have a pretty high co-pay and out of pocket costs but still less then self-pay.

[laylay33 20]

Yeah I called on yesterday and the nurse that handles it said with my insurance its 3 months supervised visits with the surgeon. Getting my dr to do the referral to him the psych evaluation and meeting with dietitian. I was told to gain a little weight bc my bmi was 38. So when I went to my dr it is over 40 now. N the surgeon wants me to be 40 by the time I go to him. With the bmi of 40 you are automatically qualified. With or without co morbidities. That's for everything from what she said so I guess i would be looking at surgery around December or January. I guess it will be a fast process with getting everything done. My Insurance covers it all I assume. I have two insurance.