Hi everyone! I am a “newbie” here, and I’m also new to the *Wonderful World of Weight-loss Surgery*. I started my process in November, my insurance requires a consecutive 6 month physician supervised diet,my appointment next week will make month 3 for me(halfway mark yay!!). This is my first time making a post, I mostly get on here to just read research, but I noticed that everyone is either post-op, or already on the liquid diet, so I’m looking for people to connect with that are currently still going through the process before approval like me...a little about myself: My name is Jaz I am 25yrs old.

MY STATS:

Height: 5”6

CW: 243(give or take)

HW: 250

GW: 140

BMI:39

Hi everyone! I am a “newbie” here, and I’m also new to the *Wonderful World of Weight-loss Surgery*. I started my process in November, my insurance requires a consecutive 6 month physician supervised diet,my appointment next week will make month 3 for me(halfway mark yay!!). This is my first time making a post, I mostly get on here to just read research, but I noticed that everyone is either post-op, or already on the liquid diet, so I’m looking for people to connect with that are currently still going through the process before approval like me...a little about myself: My name is Jaz I am 25yrs old.
MY STATS:
Height: 5”6
CW: 243(give or take)
HW: 250
GW: 140
BMI:39

Hi Jaz i have my 3rd appointment of 6 next week so I’m in about the same spot as u! I plan of getting surgery in may or early June! Good luck to you!

Do anyone know how long the first psychiatrist appointment last an what are the main thibgs you were asked?

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I have my first psych appointment coming up on the 30th. My insurance requires an intake appointment though, so I assume not much will happen at that one. I know some people have said that they only had to have one appointment, and some had to go back a few times..I guess it just depends on your insurance and the practice *shrugs*.

Hi Jaz i have my 3rd appointment of 6 next week so I’m in about the same spot as u! I plan of getting surgery in may or early June! Good luck to you!

Awesome.! And welcome! How is the process going for you so far?

Awesome.! And welcome! How is the process going for you so far?

I really can’t complain! Some time the weigh in are kinda stressful but I’m learning a lot of good habits and I’m losing weight! How’s it been going for u?

I really can’t complain! Some time the weigh in are kinda stressful but I’m learning a lot of good habits and I’m losing weight! How’s it been going for u?

It has definitely been a process. There are so many requirements and tests..and the 6 month wait kind of sucks, but it has given me a lot of time to research, and make up in my mind that I am certain about having surgery and am going to do it. I’m almost done with my LONG list of things.lol. All I have left is the sleep study(which is next week),the psych eval, cardiac clearance(only good for a month so I have to wait until April for that),and the last 3 appointments of the 6.

Do anyone know how long the first psychiatrist appointment last an what are the main thibgs you were asked?

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When I had mine, it was basic questions about yourself. Most was how weight has affected your life and what you will do yo change. There was supposed to be 2 sessions, but I was early to the appointment and her next appointment wasn't for a while, so we did both sessions in 1.

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So I have 1 nutrition and 1 Dr appointment left. Just had my endoscope and found out I have an esophogial ulcer and GERD. Seriously had no idea! So I'm waiting to see if that affects the surgery. Last time I was told if I had acid reflux they like to do the bypass since it usually cures it. On a side note, thanks for the encouragement! I'm down 7 pounds from my appointment just over a week ago. On the right path. I can make the required 10-20 pounds.

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Do anyone know how long the first psychiatrist appointment last an what are the main thibgs you were asked?

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I have mine February 26. They told me to be prepared to be there a minimum of 2.5 hours.

It has definitely been a process. There are so many requirements and tests..and the 6 month wait kind of sucks, but it has given me a lot of time to research, and make up in my mind that I am certain about having surgery and am going to do it. I’m almost done with my LONG list of things.lol. All I have left is the sleep study(which is next week),the psych eval, cardiac clearance(only good for a month so I have to wait until April for that),and the last 3 appointments of the 6.

It definitely makes you get organized with all these appointments and stuff but it’s not too bad! I’ve done my psych eval and all i needed for clearance was an ekg which was fine! So after the next 3 months i should be good to go besides the 2000 dollar down payment my insurance requires [emoji31]

It definitely makes you get organized with all these appointments and stuff but it’s not too bad! I’ve done my psych eval and all i needed for clearance was an ekg which was fine! So after the next 3 months i should be good to go besides the 2000 dollar down payment my insurance requires [emoji31]

I am going to have my surgery hopefully around June or July. I'm scheduled for my sleep study in February. I've already had my psych equal. I can't wait

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Hey. I've scheduled my surgery for May 14th. Im from Canada and the wait to even get on the wait list is too hard so I've decided to go to Mexico to a centre that a old friend of mine had gone to. I don't have insurance that covers the cost but hoping to get seomthing back from our provincial coverage like I've seen someone else get. Now since I don't have to go through insurance I don to have all th same appointments that you guys do but my doctor is completely on board with me getting this surgery and has set up a plan with me to make sure we keep on top of my levels to lessen the risk of malnutrition. I'd love to have contact with people who are on the same time line as me.

I have worries like everyone else and some of the research also has started making me second guess my decision to get it done, but I want to th success that others have had to make my life healthier and better.

Greetings,

I am beginning the process for VSG. I plan to have surgery at the end of June after school lets out for the summer (I am a teacher). I am 28 years old.

MY STATS:

Height: 5”5

CW: 315(give or take)

HW: 320

GW: 170

BMI: 52

It definitely makes you get organized with all these appointments and stuff but it’s not too bad! I’ve done my psych eval and all i needed for clearance was an ekg which was fine! So after the next 3 months i should be good to go besides the 2000 dollar down payment my insurance requires [emoji31]

Yes, I am definitely more organized too.lol. I’m also a little more on the shy, soft spoken side of life, but going to all of these appointments seeing all of these doctors it’s kind of forced me out of my shell.lol. It’s surprising how many of the doctors and nurses that Ive had to see in this are so interested and supportive of having the surgery though. It’s been very encouraging...yikes $2000??

Yea, I have a steep payment on my part too. My endoscope was $400. The surgery will cost me 15% and I'm told it will cost between 15,000 and 20,000. So I'm trying to save up.

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Hey. I've scheduled my surgery for May 14th. Im from Canada and the wait to even get on the wait list is too hard so I've decided to go to Mexico to a centre that a old friend of mine had gone to. I don't have insurance that covers the cost but hoping to get seomthing back from our provincial coverage like I've seen someone else get. Now since I don't have to go through insurance I don to have all th same appointments that you guys do but my doctor is completely on board with me getting this surgery and has set up a plan with me to make sure we keep on top of my levels to lessen the risk of malnutrition. I'd love to have contact with people who are on the same time line as me.
I have worries like everyone else and some of the research also has started making me second guess my decision to get it done, but I want to th success that others have had to make my life healthier and better.

Welcome! And congratulations on starting the journey. I do have a tedious process to go through, so I spend a lot of time reading, researching, and watching YouTube videos. I won’t say that I’ve second guessed my decision to the point of considering not having surgery, but I have questioned myself on whether or not this is really for me....And it is. I wouldn’t be a good candidate for surgery if it wasn’t...I hate the 6 month wait(I’m on month 3 of the 6 now), but the time has allowed me to do ALOT of research, and my surgeon’s office has support groups every month, which also helps ALOT. One thing I’ve learned is that everyone has a different experience. I like listening to other people’s story, but I understand not to expect my experience to be just like anyone else’s. Stay motivated, don’t psych yourself out of making what could be one of the most life changing and best decisions of your life. Good Luck!!!