Newbie tbt needs help n support

[shelly7 23]

I am a newbie my make a Shelly from Michigan. I'm 28 5"6 263. I want to get the sleeve I just got approved by insurance today n my psych eval Saturday the 2nd what's next? I'm so nervous n excited all at the same time

Edited December 29, 2015 by shelly7

[nicksmommy 139]

Hi Shelly. I'm in Warren. Who is doing your surgery? I currently have the band. I have an appt with the NP at my surgeons (Dr Krause/Royal Oak Beaumont) office Jan 6 to see about a conversion to the sleeve.

[magtart 603]

You will also be visiting with a NUT and getting some pre op tests.

[shriner37 249]

Hi @@shelly7, congratulations on being approved for surgery! Depending on the requirements of your surgeon and insurance you can look forward to some or all of the following:

1. Visit with surgeon.

2. Possibly a pre-op diet for several months prior to surgery (this varies by insurance company).

3. Pre-surgery informational class.

4. Visit with nutritionist or pre-surgery nutrition class.

5. Possibly undergo an EGD.

6. EKG and lab work.

7. Visit with anesthesiologist.

While this sounds like a long path, really it is driven by the requirements of insurance. I was a self-pay (no insurance involved) and completed everything listed above in 30 days, since there was no pre-op diet requirement, only a prep week of liquid Protein prior to surgery.

[shelly7 23]

I will be having it in Ypsilanti I live I'm clinton township. How long is the process after insurance approved u I already had lab work jus waiting on psych eval

[nicksmommy 139]

If I remember correctly, once you have met all of your appointments and insurance approval, your date should be pretty quick. I think mine was within weeks.

[nicksmommy 139]

If I remember correctly, once you have met all of your appointments and insurance approval, your date should be pretty quick. I think mine was within weeks.

My original surgery was in 2008

[shelly7 23]

If I remember correctly, once you have met all of your appointments and insurance approval, your date should be pretty quick. I think mine was within weeks.

My original surgery was in 2008

Thank u