First informational seminar today! So excited to get started.

[SarahSleeve 170]

I'm heading to my first info meeting at the hospital I believe I'll be choosing to do my eventual surgery. I've been told the surgeon requires 3 monthly support meetings (after this first info meeting) and a 10lb weight loss; the rest is up to my insurance. From what I can tell they require my doc to sign off on my weight struggle and any 'diets' I've tried. I have a new PCP as of last Sept so I'm not sure how that will work but I've tried WW, FitnessPal, etc over the years and my old doc was aware so maybe my past records and weight fluctuations will be enough. Not sure how that will all work. Anyone have experience with Harvard Pilgrim and know how specific/detailed they need us to be? I meet the BMI requirement and also have hypertension (controlled with meds) so that part won't be an issue.

Anyone have any questions you wish you'd asked at your first meeting? Anything specific I should be looking at?

Thank you!!

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I've no advice or anything for you..

I simply have congratulations for making the decision and taking these steps...

Welcome...

[SarahSleeve 170]

I've no advice or anything for you..

I simply have congratulations for making the decision and taking these steps...

Welcome...

Thank you! It was kinda funny walking in the room. It felt like it was where I was supposed to be. That this is where my life needs to go right now. I made the first step towards a healthier future. It was a great feeling

Now to organize the notes and forms and figure out what the next step is....