zenmagic

I am starting my process as well. I met with my doctor yesterday. So I am in the process of scheduling the appointments and losing the required 20lbs on my own.

Yeah...I think you have to have a co morbidity only if your BMI is 35-40. Anything other than that, you don't need a co morbidity for.

His name is Christopher Boynton

I already have my appointment with my surgeon on the 28th of this month, and I go to my doctor's on the 19th next week to get my physical and referral. So everything is moving smoothly so far.

I never really thought about it before. But I think I would ultimately be pretty happy at a 10/12

Good morning everyone! Brand new to these forums and if there is already a topic posted about my question, just point me that direction. So I am new to this entire process. I'm doing research, of course, but I am interested in having a dialog with people who have already gone through this. Does anyone know the specific requirements that Horizon NJ Health needs in order to be approved and how long (in genera) are the papers submitted for approval once you meet the surgeon? Is it during the first visit or sometime after. I heard that for my insurance it will take 2-3 months to get an actual surgery date (which isn't bad at all) but if anyone has any insight or can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.

I knew almost immediately that I wanted the Roux en Y. I am heavy and I think, after all my research, it's the BEST option for me. I meet with my surgeon on the 28th and I am almost certain he is going to recommend the same thing for me.