Havent had my RNY surgery yet im waiting on my doc to refer me. She was supposed to 2 months ago and i havent heard anything yet! Sooo anxous and ready to start my journey!! Im currently at 350 lbs i think and im 5'9 20 years old i went to a seminar that said the younger you are the less extra skin ill have. My dad had this done like 7 years ago also. I was going to do the lap band but i need to loose way more then 80 lbs lol i keep 90% of my lovely weight in my belly as shown below. all i can say is im soooo ready for this! Im too young to miss out on all the fun!!

Honey I hear ya you need to make sure your calling everyday asking if ur not on them they will take forever I'm 21 and have the same prob its all in my tummy and hips

I agree you have to be proactive and make as many of the phone calls you can

At each appointment find out why you have to do next, then find out what they have to do next and ask for a timeline for each

I you do hear within that timeline call and inquire

You have to be your own advocate

Havent had my RNY surgery yet im waiting on my doc to refer me. She was supposed to 2 months ago and i havent heard anything yet! Sooo anxous and ready to start my journey!! Im currently at 350 lbs i think and im 5'9 20 years old i went to a seminar that said the younger you are the less extra skin ill have. My dad had this done like 7 years ago also. I was going to do the lap band but i need to loose way more then 80 lbs lol i keep 90% of my lovely weight in my belly as shown below. all i can say is im soooo ready for this! Im too young to miss out on all the fun!!

I had talked with my pcp about 5 years when I first thought about doing this. I finally made the decision to go through with it after going to a seminar in April. Met with the surgeon who does the surgery. Once you do the original consult with the surgeon they will set you up with nutrition classes. At that point they asked me to call my doctors office and have them fax my medical history. Thats it. No reference needed. It was already in the files that I wanted/need to do this. I wish you luck. I am 27 and I agree that at your age it will help you live a better life. Sending you good vibes.

Thank you everyone!

I had to have a referral because I am with an HMO. PCP referred me to dietician and I did those classes and that location handled all of the pre-surgery requirements (like EKG) up to the point of seeing the surgeon and endoscopy. I had to do the seminar before 6 month of classes was up then they set up the appointment with surgeon, but he would not see me until the diet classes were complete. Then I saw surgeon, he approved me and scheduled me for endooscopy and pre-op blood work. I did not need sleep study etc. Then after results of endoscopy and labs came back my paperwork was submitted to insurance and then it was just wait. Then it was approved I had pre-op labs and surgery scheduled. That was about a month to 6 weeks later, due to dr going on vacation and my daughter getting married.

Biggest thing is advocate for yourself, as your own insurance what they require and if your surgeon has an patient insurance cooridnator (if a good one) then make use of them and dont be afaid to call them often if needed. Surgeon also has his own requirements, so helpful to know those too.

Good Luck!

Good luck & you also have a butt so it's not only in the belly. You will look so sexy you have positive thoughts & your dad had it done.

I have the same problem! I carry ALOT of my weight in my belly and arms but u have a cute shape so when u do loose the weight it will be in all the right places! I'm having my surgery on the 15th of this month and I can't wait to see what I look like lol! I'm 21 an ill be 22 in dec so I have to be hot for my BDay! Haha good luck to u Hun

I think it depends on your insurance. I called mine and found out I have to do a 3 month nutrition program. I am definitely 100 plus pounds overweight and am tired of my health deteriorating. I am 33 and weigh 235 and only 5' 4". I think my kids feel ashamed of me sometimes too:-( I would also like to be able to exercise without all the accompanying pain!