Just getting started

[Itsanewday2005 7]

Hello everyone, I'm just getting started on my surgery journey. I went to the doctor on Friday and met with the surgeon, nutritionist, had blood drawn, was given a meal plan, was given the info for the psychiatrist talked insurance reqs and had an EGD scheduled. I didn't know what to expect but I was impressed. I am waiting for them to call me about classes sometime this week. I have to complete 3 months of classes/wt loss attempt prior to approval for surgery for insurance. I'm excited about this and wondering if anyone has any tips? Thanks in advance!!!

[hmills653 365]

Congratulations.

[LeaninLanc 83]

You have nothing but good things ahead. A year from now you will be well on your way to meeting your goal. Wishing you the best!

[Itsanewday2005 7]

Thank you! It's been something that I have been thinking about for a long time. I actually went to a consultation a few years back and chickened out. I never got as far as scheduling any other appts. I guess I got sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Edited July 4, 2017 by Itsanewday2005

[FabNFit@40 52]

Congrats- I'm in the middle of the process myself. My insurance requires 6months supervised diet which seems like forever. I have had pretty much everything else on my checklist completed other than the diet. My last visit to the nutritionist will be Sept. and I hope to be approved for surgery and have surgery the following month(fingers crossed). I wish you the best.

[Itsanewday2005 7]

I wish you the best! My last insurance provider required 6 months which does feels like forever. I'm glad this one is only three. They called me yesterday to say all my labs were good except my Vit D which was low so now I'm on a supplement for a couple months. My surgery is looking like late October- early November. Keep me posted on your progress!!!

[FabNFit@40 52]

I most certainly will keep you posted. I was low on Vit D also and was on some supplements for 8 weeks.