ChynaDollMUA

Good so far. They are a little slow with getting the paperwork in. But, they are busy so i get it.

You and me both

My first seminar is in a couple weeks. I can't wait to get this show on the road.

Chest XRay
Seminar (counts as one nutritionist appt)
Nutritionist visit
Pulmonary doctor
Blood work
Ultrasound of upper gi (he does this himself at next visit)
Psychiatrist

He said about 10-12 weeks as long as I don’t take too long to book appointments

I have my first consultation with the surgeon and his team this coming Monday, 4/16. I’m nervous and excited at the same time! I just had a new picture taken for my driver license today and I always dread them because they always add like 10lbs to my face. I seriously look like an angry prison guard ☹️. I already know from speaking to my insurance that they do require a 6 month supervised diet, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a surgery before end of the year. I luckily just saw my PCP a couple weeks ago so I have blood work completed, good blood pressure, normal thyroid, slightly elevated A1C (prediabetes)
I’d love to have a friend for support and info along the way. Shoot me a message if you ever want to chat.

I am about 2/3 through at this point. I had my seminar in late January, then had my consult with the surgeon at the end of February and with my advocate the day after that where I learned my requirements. I have to have a 3 month medically supervised diet, blood work, psych eval, upper endoscopy, sleep study, EKG, chest xray, one meeting with a nutritionist. So far I have completed two of my 3 months of visits, my blood work was done with my pcp back in December, my psych eval, my upper endoscopy and my meeting with the nutritionist. So all I have left is one more visit with my primary care, sleep study, EKG and chest xray then I can be submitted for approval. So I'm shooting for a late May or early June surgery date. It feels like it drags at times but I feel like these three months are giving me plenty of practice to change my habits to prepare.

Anyone just starting this journey?? I would love to keep up with anyone who is new to the process so that I can know what to expect although I know each case is different. Anyone had their first consultation recently?? Or at the beginning stages of the process?? What’s been the experience thus far?

Yay! I hope to have mine to at the end of the month 😊

Yay awesome! I got a call yesterday and my first consultation is April 25th I’m so excited!

Thanks so much for your response! I’m so looking forward to what’s ahead

I told everyone. I made this decision, I am proud of it and I own it. If I am asked why, I tell them I didn't want to die too young from weight related health issues. I figure they will talk behind my back anyway so it just as well be about my weight loss. hahaha!
I was surprised actually how supportive everyone was and still is. Whether to tell anyone or not is totally a personal choice. You owe nothing to anyone.

Thanks so much for your response! I’m so looking forward to what’s ahead

Good luck! The first appointment can seem overwhelming with all of the pre op clearances and the time it will take to get to surgery.. But it's really not that bad. And once you're near the end it feels like it flew by! I started in September of 2017, my surgery is in 2 days, April 11th.

I started the process in October of last year but then I had to hold off due to a change in my insurance. I have BCBS IL and they didn't require me to do a nutritionist appointments but my surgeon had me do 4. I had to see her 2x a month, so it only took me 2 months to finish the requirements. I'm currently on a month pre-op diet. Can't wait to be post-op!

Good luck on your journey!! I had my consultation on 12/1/17 and I have been scheduled for Gastric Sleeve surgery on April 25th, so that gives you an idea of how long the process is. If I can give any advice it would be to not give up! The process can be both frustrating and stressful especially dealing with insurance companies, but it's such a relief once you get that final approval!

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I have my first consultation on the 20th of April and I’m super excited! Good luck on your journey!

I have my first consultation appointment on April 20th and I’m nervous but excited! Anyone just starting the process!?

I'm excited for you!! I'm getting bypassed on the 23rd. Let me know if you have any questions! Maybe I could help you out

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