After six months of classes, nutrition visits, and completing all the other requirements I found out today that I've been approved for the surgery! Later on I got a phone call from the surgeon's office to schedule my consultation. I can't even begin to describe how happy I am right now!

As a Kaiser graduate myself I know exactly how ecstatic you are feeling right now! Congrats on your major accomplishment!

Congrats and just know everything will be great! :-)

Thank you both!

That is awesome! I go for my first appointment next Thursday. I can't wait to be where you are in the approved status!

I remember my phone call to say I was approved by my insurance. I was so happy I was in tears with excitement.

Is there anyone out there who are on the 2 week pre-surg liquid diet?

Congrats! I have Kaiser too and just starting the process. I had heard that it only takes about 3 months now. Were you told form the beginning that it usually takes 6 months?

@@amyallthetime Thank you! Good luck with everything!

@@ldubois104@gmail.com I know the feeling. I probably cried for an hour being overjoyed knowing how my life is going to change in the best ways.

@@quiltermom65 Thank you! I've heard of it being 3 months in places in California, but it's a requirement for 6 here in Virginia. 3 months would have been great though. I was told upfront by my pcp how long this would take before I started the program. Good luck with everything!

Edited August 7, 201511 yr by fordgirlalways

I have Kaiser also and started the process in mid July. I am currently 4 lbs from my initial goal set by my surgeon. I have a follow up phone appointment with the nutritionist and my psych evaluation on Tuesday.