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Wow Guys, Thanks for all the input, I spoke to my insurance, they only require the psch eval. Any other test that need to be done are the requirement of the surgeon and not the insurance although they are going to review whatever the surgeon sends over. I have my telephone consult with him July 3rd in the am, so i guess once that happens i'll schedule everything else that needs to be done. I have to admit i'm a little nervous about the whole thing, but I'm ready to live again! Can't wait for that first time i sit down in a chair that i know now is a tight fit, and to not have any issues! Oh and boy six flags great adventure is calling my name way too loudly! Thanks again everyone for all the insight!

Hi Guys and Gals, Im a little curious as to how long i have left in the process. I am one of the lucky few people who do not have a diet/waiting period on my insurance, So after speaking with the insurance company about what needed to be done, i located a approved hospital and doctor, had my seminar (6/20), completed my Psych Eval and passed (6/19) and have my telephone intake appointment (7/3). Im sure there are other test to be completed, prior to submitting the package to the insurance company, but what? I'm really excited to start the weight loss endevor. Can any body tell me how long i have left, or How long it took you from your seminar to your surgery date? Thanks Guys!

Corvette Girl, Wow, 7 weeks that is really quick. Did the surgeon require you to have all the other test done, IE the bone density exam and thing of that nature? i know that my insurance only requires the Psy eval, I hope im not required to show a year of documented weight cause i have only been to the docs office like three times in the past 3 years, (only when i needed to go) Well anyway, thanks for the response, hopefully i wont have to wait the full year and good luck on you surgery!

Hi Vixynne, I tend to take measurements of my thigh, arms, chest, stomach (i'm a guy), and waist weekly when i "weigh in". I dont know if is over kill or not but i know that once i have the surgery im going to want to keep track of my total body transformation so that is why i keep track of all those places. Hope this help..... PS im one of the lucky few people with insurances who dont require a wait/diet period so i'm hoping for a surgery date soon.