Team Bariatrics in my area requires a 3 month program before they will do weight loss surgery. My insurance will cover the costs and there is no waiting period! I'm ready to do this now rather that later! Are there doctors out there that will just do it instead of making me wait it out? Or should I just stick with what I've got step up for now, Nov. 7 is the earliest that I could get it done thur that place. I really would love to find a doctor that does the procedure thur the belly button also if anyone else has had this done and could recommend a doctor. I live in Indiana but would consider to travel in the US for the right doctor.

i live in Florida...My 1st app with my surgeon was may 2nd, my insurance required psicological evaluation, letter of recommendation from my Dr. and nutritionist consultation, I got them done last month, my pre op was last week on July 8th and my surgery is schedule for Tuesday July 16th. I am glad I didn't have to wait longer.

That's pretty much all my insurance requires also. I just can't find a place around here that will do the surgery sooner! They can't even get me in until Aug. 7th so that's when my 3 months start. Don't really want to wait until November for surgery!

Hopefully somebody in here can tell you about a Dr near to you.

That's pretty much all my insurance requires also. I just can't find a place around here that will do the surgery sooner! They can't even get me in until Aug. 7th so that's when my 3 months start. Don't really want to wait until November for surgery!

The way I see it, the time is going to pass either way. My surgery won't be until the end of the year--maybe next year-- and I am accepting of that. Just going to use this time to better prepare myself, physically and mentally, for this surgery. Either way, hope you get in sooner

I have thought about it and maybe 3 months is a good thing... I will have more time to research and prepare! I'm hoping it will fly by. Good luck to everyone:)

I have thought about it and maybe 3 months is a good thing... I will have more time to research and prepare! I'm hoping it will fly by. Good luck to everyone:)

I waited almost a year. It was a long wait, but gave me time to prepare for the lifestyle change.