Hi all! I'm new to the site as well as the weight loss surgery adventure!

I had my first consultation with the Nurse Practitioner on 11/11/16 and she said I was an excellent candidate for surgery. I currently weight 272 lbs and I am 5'5". I was told I would need to lose between 13-14 lbs before the day of my surgery. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, and I had them send over the prerequisites, and they don't mention any 6 month diet. I have to have a psych evaluation, and ekg, a chest xray, and an endoscopy before I can be approved. I just wanted to see what I should be expecting for a time line.

I have my appointment with the nutritionist on 11/29/16, and an appointment with the surgeon on 1/9/17.

Thank you so much! If anyone has any advice please feel free!!!

Congrats on your decision to make the change!!! I know a lot of people are bummed when they find out they have to do 6 months of weight loss. It was a very important 6 months for me. It let me build habits that are helping me be successful. It's all a process, take full advantage of every step! The surgery is just 1 small part. My timeline was about 8 months before I was able to get my surgery. The 6 months plus working appointments around my work schedule then scheduling surgery. Even at 8 months I felt kind of rushed at the end.

My bf just had it done and there was no wait... Once she completed everything they set at a date. She as NJ BCBS I have the same my first visit with the surgeon is tomorrow I'll keep you update. But best wishes to you

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I didn't have to lose a certain amount of weight, I just could t gain any weight. I had to be weighing in every month for 3 months and then my surgery was scheduled after my insurance approved it. Timeline depends on doctors and insurances . Good luck!!!!

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