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

I am just starting at the very beginning. have my very first appt June 15th with the nutritionist and the register nurse. I have to call my ins on Tuesday to ask more questions. I didn't know before to ask about the requirements prior to surgery to quallify for coverage. I just asked if it was covered and if my surgeon was in network.

All are different. Mine is 6 mos with nutritionist. But my date is in August now. Seems like forever away still tho. Have my endo the 5th of June.

Edited May 25, 201511 yr by perk4756

Me too

I just started the process as well. I already did the seminar, met my surgeon last Friday and starting to schedule all the obligatory Dr. appointments to appease Cigna. Hoping for an early September surgery date (holiday weekend). It still doesn't seem real that it is even going to happen. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey. If any one else is a potential September sleever feel free to hit me up!

Welcome everyone. We love to hear from everyone here. Information is addicitive! Lol

Do you feel like you are going through a wide assortment of emotions? I am happy then scared.

I am also going to say something that may sound crazy but do you feel like someone else is inside you and you just want to be that person. I am sure this isn't completely true but I watched the Bruce Jenner interview and I could relate in some ways. The mirror doesn't match the mind.

Yes I do. Couldn't have said it better. The person I feel like isn't who I see in the mirror

You dont sound crazy at all i completely agree!!

Venting. ..I have to do 6 month nutrition diet for approaval and missed first dr. Appt...and nutrition appt. just started new job they are so insensitive they like reschedule therefore i did now second appt..still going to interfere with job cause i gotta go 2 hours away to see dr cause there are none in my town these mf gone make me quit cause i want my surgery so bad i can get another $9.00 an hour job im trying to finally put my health first...

Edited May 27, 201511 yr by sleever314

Girl I would do what you have to the way I look at it and tell myself it's time I'm not going to let ANYTHING IN MY WAY

I started a job in Jan. so I know what you mean. I don't think I want anyone to know at work either. My appt is June 22 and I haven't told them yet.

Girl I would do what you have to the way I look at it and tell myself it's time I'm not going to let ANYTHING IN MY WAY

Thanks so much for your support I really needed to hear that.

Your very welcome we are all here for the same reason I hope everything works out I always have a ear open if you need it

I started a job in Jan. so I know what you mean. I don't think I want anyone to know at work either. My appt is June 22 and I haven't told them yet.

No I really dont care who know but I didnt tell them I just said doctors appt...they literally like and so we dont care go another day but its not that simple...i would have to wait another 5 weeks just to talk to the dr...i just started this job monday so i canceled my appt...for tues. But im doing me so no more missed appt. Im not going to let anything interfere again...thanks for your reply

I have my first seminars at a couple of Bariatric centers over the next 2 weeks. I called my insurance co. today to get a list of their requirements so I'm just starting out like you.