Hi, I am new to the site. I have decided that the band is the choice for me and now that I have, I was told I have to go through a six month doctor supervised diet before they will give me a consultation. I was sent a check list. I wanted to know if anyone else had to go through this wait and about how long on average.

I am excited but wish I didn't have to stay in my fat suit for another six months or more. I was diagnosed with PCOS and it has been difficult to lose the post baby weight from the last child. I have tried everything and met once with a dietician, la weight loss, nutrisystem, jenny craig, working out 2hrs day, and protein shakes. Everytime I attempt to lose I gain so I know this is my last resort but now I find out I have to go through another six months of dieting.

I have my first appointment with the dietician on Tue.

Nice to meet you all. This is a good site with alot of information. Thankyou all for sharing.

Welcome. I also had to do the 6 month diet thing and Psych eval. I know it seems like a long time but it really does go fast. I was not happy I had to do it either, wanted to start right away on the new me. But I took that time and now I am better prepared on what it yet to come. I am currently waiting on Insurance Approval now. I'm hoping in a week will hear. It was turned in a week ago today. So excited and hoping April will be my month. Congrats on your choice. And Welcome again.

Welcome! I'm pretty new myself, but have found a lot of great information on the sight and a lot of support! I had to go through the same nutritional classes for 6 months, well actually just 4 months. The first visit was a one on one and the last visit with my surgeon counts as the last month. I also had to have a psych evaluation, clearance from a heart doctor and lung doctor. Best of luck to you! Teagirl is right, it really does go by really fast. I think the longest has been this past month.