Visit a doctor first time

[aussiecosy 36]

Hi everyone! I have decided to have a sleeve after new year and got private insurance. It will start working in 9 months. I haven't seen a doctor yet. I know I might sound ridiculous, but I'm scared to say something wrong and be rejected. Am I getting crazy?

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[reree6898 1,164]

No, your not crazy just sound nervous like most everyone else is when pursuing this. Just a small word of advice, get all the requirements from your insurance for approval now so you don't have any surprises. If they require a six month doctor monitored weight loss attempt you could get set with a primary doctor and get that started now so you will be ready when time comes to start working with the surgeon.

[aussiecosy 36]

No, your not crazy just sound nervous like most everyone else is when pursuing this. Just a small word of advice, get all the requirements from your insurance for approval now so you don't have any surprises. If they require a six month doctor monitored weight loss attempt you could get set with a primary doctor and get that started now so you will be ready when time comes to start working with the surgeon.

Thank you

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Many Bariatric Programs have informational seminars that you need to attend first. Go to that and learn and ask questions. As reree6898 said - many plans have requirements for approval - find out what theirs are and start working on them. Mine has a 6 month supervised weight loss program requirement which I wish I had known about.

[aussiecosy 36]

Many Bariatric Programs have informational seminars that you need to attend first. Go to that and learn and ask questions. As reree6898 said - many plans have requirements for approval - find out what theirs are and start working on them. Mine has a 6 month supervised weight loss program requirement which I wish I had known about.

Alright I'll find out! Thanks

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

It is alot different on Australia than the states.

Basically we dont get approved as such... we need to be a BMI of 40+ or 35 with health issues.

You will meet with your surgeon.. he will hear your story.. and discuss surgery options and make recommendations, then once you have decided to go ahead... you book a hospital date... then see the psych and nutritionist.

You do the pre op diet and then you get done... and thats pretty much the process

Edited April 18, 2016 by AussieGirl81

[busybeebug 415]

I feel your nerves! I started my 6 months of supervised diet on March 29. I'm totally freaking out over numbers. I have been stable between 280-288 lbs for the last few years. But I'm worried that I won't be 285 lbs (starting weight) or below.

I'm trying to get healthier in eating, taking the Vitamins and moving more.

Best advice I received:

Trust the process.

It's a marathon not a sprint, just keep chugging along.

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[aussiecosy 36]

It is alot different on Australia than the states.

Basically we dont get approved as such... we need to be a BMI of 40+ or 35 with health issues.

You will meet with your surgeon.. he will hear your story.. and discuss surgery options and make recommendations, then once you have decided to go ahead... you book a hospital date... then see the psych and nutritionist.

You do the pre op diet and then you get done... and thats pretty much the process

Oh good to know AussieGirl81 ????

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I feel your nerves! I started my 6 months of supervised diet on March 29. I'm totally freaking out over numbers. I have been stable between 280-288 lbs for the last few years. But I'm worried that I won't be 285 lbs (starting weight) or below.

I'm trying to get healthier in eating, taking the Vitamins and moving more.

Best advice I received:

Trust the process.

It's a marathon not a sprint, just keep chugging along.

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Thank you

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[aussiecosy 36]

It is alot different on Australia than the states.

Basically we dont get approved as such... we need to be a BMI of 40+ or 35 with health issues.

You will meet with your surgeon.. he will hear your story.. and discuss surgery options and make recommendations, then once you have decided to go ahead... you book a hospital date... then see the psych and nutritionist.

You do the pre op diet and then you get done... and thats pretty much the process

Oh good to know AussieGirl81 ????

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I feel your nerves! I started my 6 months of supervised diet on March 29. I'm totally freaking out over numbers. I have been stable between 280-288 lbs for the last few years. But I'm worried that I won't be 285 lbs (starting weight) or below.

I'm trying to get healthier in eating, taking the Vitamins and moving more.

Best advice I received:

Trust the process.

It's a marathon not a sprint, just keep chugging along.

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Thank you

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Hi lucky girl!!! So today is the day, huh? I wish you all the best and good luck! And fast recover!!! I can't send pm unfortunately and finding this topic is very hard to just comment to support you. Anyways, I'm very happy for you! You rock!

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Aww thanks hun!!

Ive gone through admission... just a waiting game now... ahhhh so exciting and scary... i think its finally hit me!

Thank yoy for thinking of me... it means a lot....

See you on the other side!!

[aussiecosy 36]

Aww thanks hun!!

Ive gone through admission... just a waiting game now... ahhhh so exciting and scary... i think its finally hit me!

Thank yoy for thinking of me... it means a lot....

See you on the other side!!

You should be done already I reckon ))) how you feeling?

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Hey.... i am doing okay....

Had the surgery late yesterday afternoon.... there was a delay.

I was pretty drugged up...in and out of it once i left recovery.

I have no hunger... pain is minimal.. however the heartburn is pretty annoying.

Other than that... im doing ok

[aussiecosy 36]

Hey.... i am doing okay....

Had the surgery late yesterday afternoon.... there was a delay.

I was pretty drugged up...in and out of it once i left recovery.

I have no hunger... pain is minimal.. however the heartburn is pretty annoying.

Other than that... im doing ok

Great news darl! Are you on ice chips now? ????

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

No... im on full liquids... ive had Water, Soup, custard and tea.. all have gone down okay... surprisingly the Water is harder to drink than everything else.

But it isnt as bad as i had expected... i could still manage alot more than i thought i would