Just started my process, and I have to do 3 months of a medically supervised diet. My first appt is Oct. 17th for that, but I saw my surgeon last Tuesday, so the ball has started rolling..

I have a lot of Dr. Appts coming up!

I too am hoping and praying for a January date. My last physician supervised appointment will be in December. I have just a few more things to do to satisfy my insurance company, which I hope to have all done no later than mid November. Then its all about the waiting game. My surgeon says that I shouldn't have any problem getting approved, and I also spoke with my insurance company a few times to make sure that I was not leaving anything out.

I have my first appointment on Oct 8. I am really nervous. I have 2 good friends who had the sleeve done, where I am going, and had amazing experiences. I have to switch insurance plans in order for it to be covered, so I am looking at January or Feb. I also have to look into how flex spending acct works, as we will be paying out of pocket for the dedictible.

Great! I start my nutritionist this Friday.. and I have my second information session on Monday. I'm ready!

I just started the process but all my insurance and employer requires is psych evaluation bmi over 40 center of excellence. My doctor requires 2 classes and some test. Crossing my fingers for a January surgery date

My surgery date is Jan. 15 I am super excited!

I want to go in Jan will be self pay and going to Mexico. I doubt my insurance will pay. I am just at a bmi of 35

I started my 3 month supervised diet October 6th. I am hoping for January or February

I want to go in Jan will be self pay and going to Mexico. I doubt my insurance will pay. I am just at a bmi of 35

Who is your insurance? Do you have any comorbities, i.e. high blood pressure, sleep apnea, aching joints, etc? Because ours said if you are 35 + comorbities, they will pay.

I am 35..sleep apnea. .hbp...but for some reason my doctor requested an approval date of January 15th when all my requirements were completed in September. .they kinda blamed insurance but insurance said the doctor chooses the date. .the nurse told me he was backed up when I asked them but I'm not sure that's true. . Sad..I worked very hard and did everything by the book only so u could wait another 4 months. ..geeeez

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You'll get there!! It isn't that far away!

Hello all! I have the 90 day wait, too, starting from Oct 6. My first dietitian appointment is Nov 5. I'm doing the sleeve.

My biggest struggle so far, is not drinking when I eat. Anybody conquered that? I've been trying to eat/exercise as I will post-surgery.

Thanks!

Liv

Hello! We are targeting a January date. My insurance only requires one visit with a dietician and that's done. I've done my blood work. Going for the chest x-ray and psych eval tomorrow. Waiting to be scheduled for the sleep study and cardiologist visit. Endoscopy on the 31st of this month. Insurance takes about 5 days for an approval and he's scheduling surgeries into November right now. I'd rather go first of the year as I'll have more personal time from work if needed. Hoping all of these screenings come back fine.

I have started my process this month. I have had my psych evaluation and I have seen the nutritionist once. I have my second appointment with her in November and I am going to my support group meetings this month and the next. I got my EGD done yesterday so I am ready to do this!!!! To say that I am excited/anxious is an understatement. I think my surgery will be in January!

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I tried starting the process this past summer but was told my 2 year weight history showed a BMI under 35 in 2012. I have BCBC federal.

Was referred to a new doctor a few weeks a go and I've already had nutrition, first group, endoscopy, and stress test! sleep study tomorrow and psych eval next week. Whew!!! Next it's 2 more groups for November and December. I've asked for them to submit to insurance in January so that they can submit 2013-14 as to alleviate my weight in 2012. I have chronic hbp and had my thyroid removed in 2012. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

How's everyone doing? I have my second NUT visit on friday. I've lost about 10 pounds since my first consultation.. So I'm excited to see what they say. Hopefully my loss will continue and I'll be 20-30 pounds lighter before my surgery.