May 26th. My journey so far...

[B.Annie 290]

I started my journey on feb 22 with a consult to a bariatric surgeon. My preop requirements were:

6 mo dr monitored weigh ins

Psychological exam

Pulmonary clearance

Cardiovascular clearance

sleep study

Surgery seminar

Support group participation

X-rays

Blood work

Dietician consult

Letter of medical necessity

I was one of the lucky ones. I had already seen my PCP monthly since dec for unrelated concerns and since I was weighed at those visits, those counted toward my 6 month dr monitored weigh in. Because I was on this app, my surgeon released me from the support group requirement and due to my previous research and binder I brought with me to my consult, he cleared me from the seminar. My NUT told me it would take a good 6 months just to get me in since she was so busy, but she had a cancellation within a week and because of my preparation, cleared me that same appointment. My psychologist didn't accept my insurance so I thought I was going to have to pay out of pocket, but all of a sudden another psychologist called and said they'd get me in and use my insurance. I had already done a sleep study within the previous year due to unrelated concerns so the dr accepted that as completed.

So here I am a bit blown away by how quickly this went by. In 2 1/2 months, I completed everything and just got a call today from my surgeons office to select a surgery date (may 26th) and preop appt (may 16th). I was hoping for less than 6 months, but as of this week, didn't think it would be earlier than the 2nd week of June. I'm surprised my surgeon got me in so quickly for surgery. She said the only reason why I have to wait 2 more weeks is because that's allowing the insurance to approve. She says she calls them almost daily to push for answers so they can get their patients in within 2 weeks of clearance.

Had a twinge of fear when I heard may 26th just because it seems so soon, but this is what I've worked so hard for.

Anyone else on May 26th??? I'm going to go through this alone since my husband is working and no one else knows. It would be nice to have a buddy.

[asantiago 89]

Congratulations and best of luck. I am a year and 5 month post op but we are all here to support you in your new journey! Remind positive and being a little nervous is normal. Stay focus especially the day of. Everything will go well and you will be beginning a better life full of better health and happiness. Keep us updated and remember we are all here together to support one another. 😊👍🏻

[B.Annie 290]

Congratulations and best of luck. I am a year and 5 month post op but we are all here to support you in your new journey! Remind positive and being a little nervous is normal. Stay focus especially the day of. Everything will go well and you will be beginning a better life full of better health and happiness. Keep us updated and remember we are all here together to support one another. [emoji4][emoji1303]

You rock, thanks for the words of encouragement!!

[asantiago 89]

You are very welcome 😊

[deflationinprogress 17]

Congrats and excited for your journey! I was also surprised with how fast I got through the process. My insurance did not have a 6 month requirement only the appointments (pulmonary, heart, nutritionist, psychologist etc). My consultation/first appt was 1/18/17 and my surgery was 3/23/17! They scheduled it at my 1 month appt in february I was so excited to not have to wait! Good luck on your journey!