Hello All!

I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with information about the first couple of appointments with the doctors. I am going for my first appointment on January 16th to speak with the doctor, dietician, financial advisor and psychologist. I'm lucky that I get to meet with all of them at once instead of having to go back a bunch of different times! I'm not going to lie I am a little overwhelmed with having to meet all these people, but so excited to start this process.

I was hoping someone could share their first appointment story so I could know what to expect and what happens after the initial consultation.

Will there be a follow up appointment to schedule the surgery or do tests?

When do they schedule your surgery? (If doctor and insurance agree)

About how long does the process take from initial consult with all the doctors, dieticians, insurance and psychologist to determining a surgery date?

(Also my insurance does not require the 6 month dieting- BCBSIL)

I'm just not sure what comes next.

Thanks!

I have the same insurance and that is SO good to hear! I have pretty much the same exact questions that you do but I am glad that I found this!I am at the Insurance pre-approval stage. How long did BCBSIL take to authorize? Not sure where you are located, I'm in Portland, OR.

I have my first appointment on Wednesday 1/18! I also have multiple appointments the first day which I am thankful for so I do not have to take off additional work.

I need to be in the program for 3 months prior to surgery and hoping to learn lots through the process.

Can't wait to hear how the process is going for others.

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Hello All!

I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with information about the first couple of appointments with the doctors. I am going for my first appointment on January 16th to speak with the doctor, dietician, financial advisor and psychologist. I'm lucky that I get to meet with all of them at once instead of having to go back a bunch of different times! I'm not going to lie I am a little overwhelmed with having to meet all these people, but so excited to start this process.

I was hoping someone could share their first appointment story so I could know what to expect and what happens after the initial consultation.

Will there be a follow up appointment to schedule the surgery or do tests?

When do they schedule your surgery? (If doctor and insurance agree)

About how long does the process take from initial consult with all the doctors, dieticians, insurance and psychologist to determining a surgery date?

(Also my insurance does not require the 6 month dieting- BCBSIL)

I'm just not sure what comes next.

Thanks!

how was your appointment today? Hope everything went well. I am about one step behind you. My insurance coverage was verified today and my psych eval is weds (1/18) and I am waiting for the clinic to call to schedule my intake appointments.

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Edited January 17, 20179 yr by Momzthebomb

I had Aetna which required 90 Day Supervised Diet where 1 pound would have ruined the Surgery. At first I thought it was a BS process. You do learn more about yourself and why you over eat. I replaced a lot of bad habits and lost about 60lbs from May 16 to my surgery 1/17. Learn more about you and what you mentally need to get ready. I'm a suler emotional eater so I eat hard, bit by the surgery date I got almost over it all and was eating 6 small meals a day under 1600 to 1800 calories a day. I learned so much from the process of juggling calories. The biggest help was S Health from my Android. It helped me out a lot.

Tie Hill Samsung S6+

I had Aetna which required 90 Day Supervised Diet where 1 pound would have ruined the Surgery. At first I thought it was a BS process. You do learn more about yourself and why you over eat. I replaced a lot of bad habits and lost about 60lbs from May 16 to my surgery 1/17. Learn more about you and what you mentally need to get ready. I'm a suler emotional eater so I eat hard, bit by the surgery date I got almost over it all and was eating 6 small meals a day under 1600 to 1800 calories a day. I learned so much from the process of juggling calories. The biggest help was S Health from my Android. It helped me out a lot.

Tie Hill Samsung S6+

is your surgery tomorrow?? Congratulations and best of luck tomorrow. I will be sending healing thoughts!

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Can anyone tell me will you be disqualified from getting sleeve surgery pre opp six months diet if BMI falls below 40 my current BMI is 41 with no health issues thanks

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