So I was wanting to know is what are the steps after the seminar if you get approved and you are paying out of pocket. Do you still have to do like the 6 month diet and the physiologist(sp?). On june 14 I have my seminar and just really wanted to know how fast or slow it will be.

Good Question! There really isn't a clear cut answer though. Different doctors require different things. Even if you are paying out of pocket, they will still require some kind of diet to help shrink your liver which will give the surgeon room to work when they operate on you. I would say once you finish with your seminar, the surgeon's office should be calling you in the next couple of weeks. I would start gathering questions such as if you still need to do the nutritional consult and physc. evaluation. They may require the nutritional consult because the way you eat is affected the rest of your life and they want to be sure you are taking proper care of yourself. Good luck on your journey! I'm being banded on June 9th. It has taken me over a year with all of my hoops. I have seen people have a consult and surgery 2 and a half months later. Be patient! Certainly keep us informed. Best of luck!

Did you read my extensive reply to your post from the other day? If you call the surgeon's office, they will tell you exactly what to expect.

Dave

Hello I was self pay and I live in Illinois. My process was pretty quick. Meet with surgeon april6th. pre-op testing may 6th. started pre-op liquid diet may 9th. surgery may 20th! i'm one week post op now. as a self pay i didnt have to talk to a psychiatrist or do a 6 month diet, only 2 week to shrink my liver. Best wishes on your journey!