Hi everyone! I have gone to the new patient information session and got ok'd for an actual appointment with the medical director at BIDMC..

Now I'm a very curious cat, and have zero patience with not a clear outline. I kept getting told that I have my appointment with this Dr. then the nutritionist.. then a nurse then a nutritionist, etc.

Could anyone share what stood between them and a surgery date? Is it just continually going to each appointment? Does this take 3 months give or take?

My BMI is 47.5 & im 5'9 so my insurance covers is & my PCP is very enthusiastically on board with my decision to move forward with WLS.

Any information or direction pointing will be greatly appreciated..

Thanks!

I am in Boston area too. I went to information session in January. Had a consult with the surgeon. I met with the nurse, nutritionist, sleep study, psych, nurse and nutritionist again, follow up with surgeon, 4 week pre op classes, followed up with surgeon again and I am ready to go on the 7th. A solid 6 month process. It all depends on your insurance too. They all have different criteria. I have BCBS PPO. My BMI was just over the tresh hold. With history of being overweight constant yo yo weights and family health history, I was approved with no issues.

Geri thank you for sharing.. I wish you a speedy recovery!! I like how you said "commit to the sleeve" from what I've read it's committing to the lifestyle! Everyone seems to say with the band what you've said.. which terrifies me that I wouldn't be able to get lettuce down!!

Smb I'm sending all the positive vibes your way! It's baffling they're dragging their feet about this for you!!

I agree, my family and friends are totally supportive but at the same time I get a feeling they're slightly judging me.. I'm glad ya'll are engaging me! This is such a treat to talk to similiar people [emoji41][emoji41]

@vsgdon Did you go to BIDMC?

10 minutes ago, joeibaby said:

@vsgdon Did you go to BIDMC?

I am working with Dr Bennedetto out of North Shore Medical Center, Surgery is in Salem.

Hopefully not too much longer. Yeah I feel that same way but hey I just want to feel better and be a better person for my babies and myself and no one else.

So who cares what their opinions are. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

YES WE CAN!

Never forget it's the jealous people that knock you down! And SAME. I just want to be healthy and able to move like I used to.. like what if I want to have kids? I'm basically walking around like I'm 9 months pregnant now.. I couldn't imagine any added weight OR most importantly being an active mommy!

PREACH

I don't understand why people cant keep their mouths shut and just be happy for someone that they can live longer and enjoy them selves instead of putting them down and making them feel worse about themselves.

Trust me it sucks I just had a little on in February and I thought my knees would give out. She's my little miracle though <3

So my in insurance changed halfway. I started in October but my insurance changed in January. So originally I needed 6 mos of supervised nutrition meetings but with the new insurance there was no set number. I ended up doing 6 months anyway until all of my other requirements could be met. Tyne mist time consuming was getting my bipap. I did the sleep study in Dec with Anthem then in January when I was to get the machine the Health Design Plus doesn't cover the facility I went to. I had a heck of a time trying to get the info from then to wherever it needed to go and my Dr kept saying your pulmonologist deals with that. I did not have a pulmonologist. I was ordered the sleep study for the surgery. Finally got it in March. But I needed cardiac clearance dt history, pcp support letter, the sleep study, psych eval, EGD and to lose 12.5 lbs. and a slew of blood work and urine tests. Luckily I want a smoker or anything so one less hurdle to overcome. I would suggest if you don't already have sleep apnea and use a machine get tested early in case it takes some time for you as well. I also had to do the sleep study twice. The first time to watch me sleep then the second time to watch me sleep with the equipment and find the right settings for me.

aw!! Congrats on your little love bug!

Its like that meme.. something like I can lose the weight but you cant lose the ugly! ahha I've never gotten the whole put someone else down to build yourself up. its just bonkers to me.

That's why I'm adoring this forum.

I even have a sorority sister that I know had WLS a couple years ago.. I reached out to her and she totally ignored me on the WLS part.

insert heavy eye roll

What a prune LOL, Thank you so much she is getting big to quickly. I have another little girls she just turned 7 in July.

I love memes!!! I know exactly what you're talking about people just baffle me in how they treat others but get so made if you treat them how they treat you. So I just do what I please. I also love that I can talk freely here. Feels amazing.

I am stuck here at home due to recent back surgery so it is nice to come on here and tak with people like me feeling th same as I do! I can NOT wait to get this new surgery done. I have been reading everyone's stories and I love it. Makes me feel normal! My sister was going to get the sleeve as well but she backed out. My husband doesn't want me to get it done mainly because hes worried about cutting my body. I told him your either with me or against me lol. I'm sure he will come around. I have three months to prepare him. He's been great with everything else Ive been through so I dont doubt he will get n the skinny train too! Haha that seems funny saying skinny and me in the same sentence.

Also, wanted to mention I started using this really helpful app called Fat Secret. It tracks your calorie intake, carbs, sugar and fat. It also has a goal weight section, and an activity area (if your into that kinda thing) I love it. Ive actually used that same app for 7 years. It helps for when you go to your nutrition visits to recall your diet. It will really come in handy when we have the surgery to tract our protein

Geri Marie Ill have to take a look at that app? is that for iphone? If he is still not with you when the time comes I am sure he will once you get it and he will realize that he should have been with you all along. Just do it for you because you know what's best. I'll be here to support you!!! I know it's hard to not have him fully supporting you on it but he loves you he will come around.