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I have read a lot but the one thing that i can't find is could some one tell me where to start and list the people you have to see to get things done and maybe a time table?

1.nutritionist?

2.shrink?

3.doctor?

5 etc. etc.

and maybe a time table it might take?

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I have read a lot but the one thing that i can't find is could some one tell me where to start and list the people you have to see to get things done and maybe a time table?

1.nutritionist?

2.shrink?

3.doctor?

5 etc. etc.

and maybe a time table it might take?

I attended a local seminar sponsored by a baritric surgeon. They started me on the path and made recommendations to the nutritionist, pysch eval, etc.

Time line can depend on your ins. and what they require, your surgeons availability, as well as your ability to make appts when they are available instead of needing a late afternoon or Sat appt. etc.

If your ins requires a six month supervised diet plan first, it will take longer, obviously.

If you are self pay, things can usually go a little quicker.

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Seminar/ call doc office..... was my start to get info on seminar/information only meeting I could attend. Great start.

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Like everyone else said, it probably depends on your insurance company. If you are paying cash, I hear it can be quicker. My "time table" is listed below. My insurance company approved me in days. It took my a couple of weeks to get in to see the nutritionist and psychotherapist because of their schedule. Go to a free seminar. They can get you going. Good luck!

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I have read a lot but the one thing that i can't find is could some one tell me where to start and list the people you have to see to get things done and maybe a time table?

1.nutritionist?

2.shrink?

3.doctor?

5 etc. etc.

and maybe a time table it might take?

Depends on your situation. Are you looking to self pay or try to have the insurance to pay for it?

If the insurance is going to pay, whats your BMI?

If you meet all the criteria I would go to your regular doctor and have him advise you.

If your self pay I would contct a baratrics center near you.

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