I would love to meet some other people in the area! I have been hesitant to go to the support group that my hospital recommended as I have not yet submitted my info to insurance and feel like if I go to these groups it will get my hopes up for something that is not set in stone....

I had one nutritionist appointment i just had my endoscopy done monday now March 7th is preop

I have my first NUT appointment monday, I am soo excited!!! This weekend cant go by fast enough...I took on an extra shift so hopefully it will lol! I spoke with the bariatric NP (Kathy) that first saw me, and she said that I am doing great with getting all of my appointments completed. I also have my psy eval next friday...cant wait for this next week!

Kathy did tell me that I would have to see the NUT at least 2 times, that almost no one gets cleared the first time...but she also did say that she thinks I will get to see Dr. O'Malley by the end of March, and I could have a surgery date for as early as April if everything goes well, which by looking over all my info she doesnt see any issues...

I was also diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, so I now have 2 comorbidities (as I am under 40 BMI) so insurance should approve with no issues. My PCP documented that I did 5 months of Weight Watchers this past year along with calorie controlled diet, so I should not have to see the NUT for 6 months *fingers crossed*

I just want to see the Dr!! I am getting so impatient, but Kathy told me I am moving very at a really good pace, and for many it takes a lot longer.

Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

I have my first NUT appointment monday' date=' I am soo excited!!! This weekend cant go by fast enough...I took on an extra shift so hopefully it will lol! I spoke with the bariatric NP (Kathy) that first saw me, and she said that I am doing great with getting all of my appointments completed. I also have my psy eval next friday...cant wait for this next week!

Kathy did tell me that I would have to see the NUT at least 2 times, that almost no one gets cleared the first time...but she also did say that she thinks I will get to see Dr. O'Malley by the end of March, and I could have a surgery date for as early as April if everything goes well, which by looking over all my info she doesnt see any issues...

I was also diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, so I now have 2 comorbidities (as I am under 40 BMI) so insurance should approve with no issues. My PCP documented that I did 5 months of Weight Watchers this past year along with calorie controlled diet, so I should not have to see the NUT for 6 months *fingers crossed*

I just want to see the Dr!! I am getting so impatient, but Kathy told me I am moving very at a really good pace, and for many it takes a lot longer.

Keep your fingers crossed for me!![/quote']

I have been plugging along with this since about August (late August). It took a really long time to get in to see my psychologist and it took almost 2 1/2 weeks for them to send my clearance to my drs just so I could get an appointment to see the surgeon and then it was over a month to see him. So patience has been taught to me. I wanted this surgery by then end of last year, now I am hoping by spring. I have pre arthritis in my knees and asthma so I am hoping those count as enough of a reason to not deny me because I am at a 39 bmi when I started. But I am not holding my breath for a quick approval. I would rather be pleasantly shocked than disappointed.

I hope all goes well for you

I have been plugging along with this since about August (late August). It took a really long time to get in to see my psychologist and it took almost 2 1/2 weeks for them to send my clearance to my drs just so I could get an appointment to see the surgeon and then it was over a month to see him. So patience has been taught to me. I wanted this surgery by then end of last year' date=' now I am hoping by spring. I have pre arthritis in my knees and asthma so I am hoping those count as enough of a reason to not deny me because I am at a 39 bmi when I started. But I am not holding my breath for a quick approval. I would rather be pleasantly shocked than disappointed.

I hope all goes well for you [/quote']

I was lucky Dr Gandhi had 1 nutritionist appointment and 1 physc

Hi! I'm in Rochester as well, going through Highland with Dr. Johnson. I'm hoping this Friday will be my last nut apt and I can start moving forward!

Hi! I'm in Rochester as well' date=' going through Highland with Dr. Johnson. I'm hoping this Friday will be my last nut apt and I can start moving forward![/quote']

Good luck i cant believe i have 3 weeks till I'm sleeved......

Hi! I'm in Rochester as well' date=' going through Highland with Dr. Johnson. I'm hoping this Friday will be my last nut apt and I can start moving forward![/quote']

How many NUT appointments have you had?

dr johnson is my surgeon as well. i missed my nut. seminar on friday and havent called back to reschedule, as my life is chaotic.

which psych did you HH peeps go to?

I'm from Rochester having my surgery at Rochester General by dr. Gandhi on march 6th

I'm from Rochester having my surgery at Rochester General by dr. Gandhi on march 6th

Thats awesome i have mine with him on the 20th my friend had hers jan 9th shes down 48 pounds

I had 5 apts. There wasn't an insurance requirement, it just took me that long to "get it"!

dr johnson is my surgeon as well. i missed my nut. seminar on friday and havent called back to reschedule, as my life is chaotic.

which psych did you HH peeps go to?

Joseph Weber. I would recommend him.

Thats awesome i have mine with him on the 20th my friend had hers jan 9th shes down 48 pounds

I just love him he's so nice and he's very down to earth good luck with everything <3

I just love him he's so nice and he's very down to earth good luck with everything <3

Thank you same to u wish i was this week keep me posted