After jumping thru all the hoops of Tufts and getting all my pre-op stuff done I still have what seems like forever until surgery. This waiting game is so annoying.

Yes, waiting is so difficult, depressing at times, but gets better toward the end. What are your insurance company's pre-surgery requirements? Just think, in 3 short months, your life will change. I've been waiting since January 2010. I didn't start the 6 month required diet until February 2010, because we didn't think it would be necessary. Unfortunately is was and almost 6 months later I am so ready to get the paperwork submitted for approval. My 6th and final appointment is July 8th so I'm hoping for a speedy response and surgery date.

Try using a calendar so that you can mark milestones, like your dietician appointments and psychiatric evaluation. It's helps put the time period in perspective and makes you realize that you really don't have that long to wait.

i feel the same way. But, September will be here before you know it. I have 2 more weigh ins with the surgeon. i am waiting to take the endoscopy test. I have done everything else.

It may feel like it is very far off but, I got my date back in April for August 16th. The time has gone by very quick, and I am sure yours will also. Good things happens to those who wait. Good luck!

Hang in there! I started this whole process in November of 09, and have just now finished all the required things and am waiting on insurance approval. I'm hoping to have mine done in the first half of September too.

Just one more day and September will be here.

Try waiting until Oct 7. I went to my initial seminar in January 2010

Yes waiting is so hard. My surgery is Sept. 22. All I do when I get a chance is read these boards. Can someone please tell me how to set up a post/thread. All i figured out is how to answer a post/thread. Thanks.

my date is sept 16 and i feel like my date is far away and this pre op diet is driving me insane only good thing i see at this moment is i am losing a lb a day but still ready 4 all of this 2 b over with

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Yes waiting is so hard. My surgery is Sept. 22. All I do when I get a chance is read these boards. Can someone please tell me how to set up a post/thread. All i figured out is how to answer a post/thread. Thanks.

September 22nd for me too, ughhh, 2 weeks and it's still taking forever. First consult with the physician was Jan. 25th. I slowed things down for myself as I didn't have a PCP, got one and met for approval from her on April 30th, then got the insurance approved (BCBS) and did my evals and stuff. August 30th my surgery was scheduled for Sept 22nd!