Just starting process

[sleever314 44]

I wish I didn't have to wait 6 months but insurance requirement. I am just ready to get the surgery part over with so I can began the losing weight process and enjoy life again. Right now 6 months seem like forever.

[perk4756 259]

Mine will be in August. Seems so far away. It's all I can think about. This sight relieves my mind, and gives great advise tho.

[nic_89 15]

@@abtaylor1 im 26 and have been big my whole life i think of it like id rather take this chance and have a half of lifetime full of no worries and being abke to do normal stuff then being on the rd towards heart attack stroke or even death......my insurance makes me wait 6 months as well and its gonna be the longest 6 months of my life but like lots of people have told me on here im gonna cram all the info about it in as i can before! We all are make good life changes ????????

[perk4756 259]

It does seem like a long 6 mos to me too. I have mine in August. Seems forever away. But I have learned a lot so far too.

[sleever314 44]

Nic_89...how did you get your date so earlier? I thought you have to do all your visits first then dr. Submits it to your insurance after your last 6 month appt.

Edited May 18, 2015 by sleever314

[nic_89 15]

Yes thats what i have to do june 6th is just where im getting everything set up and to hear more about it but i sure wish that was my date im ready lol! @@sleever314

[simmons66 10]

Hi all, my insurance didn't require a 6 month diet plan with a dietician either

[perk4756 259]

Simmon66 you are luckyyy! But I am getting more prepared with this time. Changing habits take time. So I see why a bit of a wait. 3 mos would be enough time honestly.

[kbingo 24]

Hi ! I have appointments to attends a seminar in June at two different practices/doctors. Both are centers of excellence so either would be good. I'll decide which one will do my surgery after the second seminar. I can't have surgery until my new insurance year begins in October so I have time to start making lifestyle changes (like stop smoking, drinking Water not Pepsi, making better food choices and adding Protein shakes to my diet). I can't say enough how much i'm loving this forum!!!

[perk4756 259]

It gets addicting. Lol

[lisa0617 54]

I am starting also. June 22 is my first visit. I have a nutritionist appt and 2 physicology appts.

[perk4756 259]

Welcome! I'm due to have mine in August. Have my end June 5th. Getting closer, but still seems far away.

[lisa0617 54]

The dr said at conference typical time for approval is 6 mos. I have part of approval 6 mos nutrition.

[perk4756 259]

Yeah mine was 6 mos too

[lisa0617 54]

I made a mistake its 3 mos for approval and 6 mos nutrition.