Ok, so first off I'd like to say Hello! I've been reading a few stories and responses and everyone on here is truly amazing!

I'm attending a mandatory info. seminar before I can even have my first visit...has anyone had to start off this way? If so what was your journey up until surgery day? I have Tricare prime remote North Region. I'm so anxious to hit the ground running!

I had to attend an informational seminar as well. Actually went to it twice. First time over 2 years ago... wasnt mentally ready... the last one in October of 2011. Had my surgery in Feb 2012. Patience is key!!! Congrats on starting the journey.

I had my informational seminal on may 31,12.then on june '12 i had my first phisical and nutricionist seminar and phicological apt she mig clear u at the first apointment but u have to show them that you really ok and prepare for the change,but if u had a phykiatric ect.she wont clear u til that doc send her a letter of nececity to her,i whent to my primary doct. To get a necessity papers ,i had a kj text ect.then i saw my nutricionist for 3 months till she clear me.other text i have it done before all that procces cause i had problem with my bleder and kidneys so they ask for all those x rays as long they are current like 3 months.i got approve in september and in octuber 9th,12 was my surgery .im doing fantastic ,no pain,at the begining in the hospital you feel full of gas and all that disconfort but every1 is deferent with the process to get aprove and recuperation,i wish you the best luck and welcome to the new you,is a great decition that you will learn to be healthy and mantaing your self healthy and beautyfull

surgery 10/09/2012

Thanks for sharing and for your quick responses! I'm excited...I'm just alll kinds of emotions lol!

You very welcome,always search information,practice on siping and chewing ur food very well,cause thats the part that really the nutricionists want u to do and make a list of everything you eat so that move u to the next level when u see ur nutricionist,if have any question we are here with and answer,good luck

surgery 10/09/2012

Oh awesome! I will do just that! So, just a food diary? Breakfast lunch and dinner sort of thing?

Hi! I am brand new to this too. Already had my seminar, and now I am awaiting an appt. with my family doctor to start a 6 month physician assisted diet program as required by my insurance company. At first, I was really disappointed that I would have to wait longer for my surgery, but I am happy either way to get the ball rolling in the right direction. I have to lose weight anyway, and I have to start somewhere! So tired of yo-yo dieting, and ready to start a new life!! Good luck to you!

Yup, totally agree its a bummer having to wait longer...but get it will get done! What insurance do you have?

Ok' date=' so first off I'd like to say Hello! I've been reading a few stories and responses and everyone on here is truly amazing!

I'm attending a mandatory info. seminar before I can even have my first visit...has anyone had to start off this way? If so what was your journey up until surgery day? I have Tricare prime remote North Region. I'm so anxious to hit the ground running! [/quote']

Hi and welcome! I have Tri-Care Prime South region I had to do attend the seminar and do a mandatory diet with my primary physician, as far as insurance issues. It took me from June 1 to September 7th to get approved and my surgery was October 3, 2012. I'm 10 days out.

Hello grace,i felt like that at the begining,i though wow is too long the process,but as long you dont think about it ,the month will go faster as u think ,star doing the chewing and siping,and write a food jornal cause thats what ur nutritionist need ,

Toothfary remember in ur food jornal u have to add 3 meals and 3 snacks,everything low fath and light products,small portions and lots of water

With my ins, I didn't have to do an inso seminar but I have to go through a 6 month program. I had my first apt last week and there are various steps I have to do/go through each month. I also have to loose 10% (25lbs). I have lost 8 since the 4th. I pray i can keep it up. The weekends are my hardest when I'm with my kids & we are running all over the place. I also have fibromyalgia, a bad back & a bad knee so exercising is really tough. II am really hoping to have my surgery at the beginning of April.

Thanks guys! Cookier- did they ask u to do the diet for 3months then?

Welcome

I have Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Thanks guys! Cookier- did they ask u to do the diet for 3months then?

No once i chose my surgeon they instructed me on what to do.