I thought I'd get some info out there. I have started getting things going to have the surgery. I'm 42 weighing 291 and my bmi is 50. This was an easy solution. I've tried all the diets, changing how I eat, working out. Nothing worked for me. I have 5 kids and its to the point I can't enjoy life and go do things with them. I have diabetes, hbp, HERD, high cholesterol and severe pain. I know I'm going to have to pay $1157 out of pocket. My questions are how long does it usually take for the whole process, from going to seminar to having the surgery?

It all depends on your doctor and insurance company. For starters, my dr. required lots of testing before hand. I had to get a endoscopy, colonoscopy, sleep study, physic. eval. neutrition eval. and a support letter from my general physician. I started at the end of February 2012 and had surgery April 9th. So basically it took me 2 months from the first doctor visit to surgery. Other insurance companies require a 6 month supervised diet, other testing etc. etc.

If I didn't have problems with my PCP, It would have only took about 2 months. I believe I was approved in June. My surgery is August 6th. But, it really does depend on your insurance. If you have an unsupportive PCP, it can take longer.

It all depends on your doctor and insurance company. For starters, my dr. required lots of testing before hand. I had to get a endoscopy, colonoscopy, sleep study, physic. eval. neutrition eval. and a support letter from my general physician. I started at the end of February 2012 and had surgery April 9th. So basically it took me 2 months from the first doctor visit to surgery. Other insurance companies require a 6 month supervised diet, other testing etc. etc.

Wow, your Dr requires alot outside of what Ins wants. Why the colonoscopy? You're the first one I've seen that had to have one.

I thought I'd get some info out there. I have started getting things going to have the surgery. I'm 42 weighing 291 and my bmi is 50. This was an easy solution. I've tried all the diets, changing how I eat, working out. Nothing worked for me. I have 5 kids and its to the point I can't enjoy life and go do things with them. I have diabetes, hbp, HERD, high cholesterol and severe pain. I know I'm going to have to pay $1157 out of pocket. My questions are how long does it usually take for the whole process, from going to seminar to having the surgery?

It will be less than 2 months for me as my Ins didn't kick in until July 1st.

I know my doctor stated anyone over 40 would be required to get a colonospy no matter what insurance they might have.

I will goto my first apt on the 20th of Aug..I'm hoping things will progress from there quickly. Thanks for the answers.