I'm scheduled for the seminar 1/8/08 and consultation with the doctor on 1/10/08.

I've also contacted my insurance company (Oxford Liberty) to get their guidelines and parameters.

Just wondering if anyone can let me know how long it took for them from the consultation date to surgery date?

I'm very excited, a bit nervous and really hopeful this procedure will be the tool I need to make the kind of change I have been seeking.

Some insurance companies don't have much of a waiting period (I met one woman who was able to get surgery in two weeks!) but my insurance company required six monthly visits with a nutritionist, so don't be bummed if that's their rules.

If it's three months, six months, or just two weeks, read everything you can find on the surgery and how your life will change--what its rules are and how you can conform into mainstream society!! (Sounds vicious, but it's easy once you get it down!)

It only took me one month from the time I saw my surgeon until surgery was scheduled...

You are taking all the right first steps--so my wish is for great success for you!~