Hello . I've just started this journey November 1. So my primary care doctor wrote me a referral to see Dr. George Mueller last month. I had to go to his seminar on November 1 for 2 hours. I then took a couple of test that I had to fax over. About 3 day later I got a call saying that I passed both test and now Time for step 2. On December 11 I get to me with Dr. Mueller and Laura my nutritionist my next steps. Now I know I have to do the 6 month nutrition class and see a psychologist . What's next? Does this all mean I've been approved for surgery? How many visit with the psychologist do I need? I you can tell very nervous and scared shitless. My insurance is care first I'm not sure if that require my to do anything else. Please is someone has some info that can help that would be great.

HI, You can call your insurance and do 2 things. 1-make sure they cover the surgery 2- ask what are the requirements.

Mine was a 6 mo supervised diet.(some are only 3 months) and a EKG. and 1 Psy meeting. O-nce submitted it took about 2 weeks for the Isn. approval

The other requirements were from the Dr.- Blood test, chest x-ray.

Hello . I've just started this journey November 1. So my primary care doctor wrote me a referral to see Dr. George Mueller last month. I had to go to his seminar on November 1 for 2 hours. I then took a couple of test that I had to fax over. About 3 day later I got a call saying that I passed both test and now Time for step 2. On December 11 I get to me with Dr. Mueller and Laura my nutritionist my next steps. Now I know I have to do the 6 month nutrition class and see a psychologist . What's next? Does this all mean I've been approved for surgery? How many visit with the psychologist do I need? I you can tell very nervous and scared shitless. My insurance is care first I'm not sure if that require my to do anything else. Please is someone has some info that can help that would be great.

Hi! I'm going through the same thing. My insurance requires a 6 month process; blood tests, psych, meetings with nutritionist, EKG etc. Once I've completed the 6 month process they submit it to my insurance for approval. I can't hardly wait. I've been obsesses with the forums.and youtube vidwos.of.everyone else who's had or having the surgery soon. My 6 month visit is in Jan 2015..... ugh!!! Good luck to you!! I have read in some cases the doc will submit everything at the 4 month mark and insurance will approve. I'm not gonna do that but it's an option for some.

Hi! I'm going through the same thing. My insurance requires a 6 month process; blood tests, psych, meetings with nutritionist, EKG etc. Once I've completed the 6 month process they submit it to my insurance for approval. I can't hardly wait. I've been obsesses with the forums.and youtube vidwos.of.everyone else who's had or having the surgery soon. My 6 month visit is in Jan 2015..... ugh!!! Good luck to you!! I have read in some cases the doc will submit everything at the 4 month mark and insurance will approve. I'm not gonna do that but it's an option for some.

I've watch YouTube almost everyday. My 6th month is in May. I swear this will be the longest 6 months. Thank you so much