Got approval from PCP today!!!

DecemberRose · August 22, 2007

One hurdle reached. Lots more to go. I still have over a month until my info seminar. I wish there was a way to expedite things.

What kind of stuff do they want to know in the psycological exam? How soon after the seminar can you get scheduled for surgery? Sorry about the questions, I'm getting anxious now.

Talk soon,

Cherie

k2k07 · August 22, 2007

My psychological exam was a very long fill-in-the-bubble type test. It basically wants to know whether or not you are suicidal and if you'd be a candidate that can adhere to the band and all that comes with it (diet etc). As far as your question of when? Each doctor is different. My doctor requires 5 nutrition classes before they even send anything in to insurance. I started this journey on June 25th (first appointment), and it looks like I'll be scheduled for October (hopefully) or November (the latest). Like I said, every doctor is different.

Ready4it · August 22, 2007

Congratulations! I am going next Thursday to my PCP and hopefully, he will approve me! I honestly have no doubts, but we will see! Again, congratulations. I can't answer any of your other questions because I personally don't know. I've already attended a seminar and it was wonderful. It is the first step before my surgeons would even see me.