Hey everyone!

Today I had my first meeting with my doctor and solidified my decision/began the process. I have my first meeting with a dietitian next Wednesday. And tomorrow I find out if I have a 3 month or 6 month waiting period before surgery.

I am so excited and nervous and have so many questions so I'm glad I found this forum.

How much weight did people lose prior to surgery? What has been the biggest change in your led that you didn't expect? That hardest part of having surgery? Did you tell your friends and coworkers ahead of time? Ahh I know it's a lot but my head is swimming!! I hope to connect with you all soon!!

Gabrielle

@daronb My surgeon told me just to keep stable... they understand even when insurance doesn't some times. If you're borderline 40 BMI you should be fine even if you drop a little below -- I was 36 with some comorbidities. I think the line of 40 is for if you don't have any other conditions. With the hypertension and cholesterol, you probably would still be approved under 40 -- but I'd check with insurance first.

Also, my surgeon told me insurance uses the weight from your first visit, not the weight at surgery. I'm not sure if it's the same if you have to go through a PCP first (I just went straight to the surgeon) but again, it might be something worth getting on the phone with the insurance company to ask if it's true.

Best wishes -- this has been SO GOOD for me!

Edited July 11, 201412 yr by Ginger Snaps