Having a hard time waiting

[jordansmom 0]

Hi guys!

I have an appointment next month with the surgery center, nurse and i am having a hard time waiting. I have done research and read post and I am so excited. Once I start the process they said that it could take up to seven months! I have been over weight all my life and I really want the surgery but I not sure the insurance will cover it. I don't have anything but a BMI of 43, family history of diabetes and heart disease. I do have the starting of high blood pressure and depression but maybe they will find that that is enough.

Sorry I just needed to get some support because the wait is killing me! Do any of have any regrets with the surgery? Thanks!

[wanabthin 0]

Well I can't answer about the regrets, (not banded yet) but I sure can relate to the waiting! I was hoping to be scheduled by the middle of August but w/summer vacations I was pushed back to 8/3. I felt like it would never get here but last Tuesday when I started the dreaded preop diet I finally felt like i was on my way. Selfpay seems to go a lot faster than insurance. Good luck with everything!

[o2bthin 0]

If you can get your surgery to pay, it's probably worth the wait. If you want to self pay, you could probably schedule your surgery for next week!

I don't have any regrets about surgery. It was a great experience, minimal if any pain, piece of cake. I am starting fills now, and experiencing the feeling of slight fullness. Go for it!