Anyone out there just starting process? I see the doctor June 3rd for assessment.

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.

@@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 ????????

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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!!!

It gets addicting. Lol

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

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

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

Yeah mine was 6 mos too

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

Im just starting this whole process too! Going to the information seminar on Tuesday and initial consultation with my surgeon on June 9th. A mix of emotions going on here as this has been a long battle with my weight for many years. Anyone have Qualcare as their insurance?