Hi- I have had the worst luck getting my pcp to forward a referral to the surgeon for my first consult appointment. It has been 2 months since seminar, and 1 month and 3 weeks since referral was supposed to be sent to bariatric center from my Dr. Today I called Bariatrics, and they finally got my referral (to the correct dr this time). They said for my first consult with the surgeon, their first available slot was in May!!! She then told me to hold the line- the other secretary was on the phone with someone cancelling their appointment for this Friday!! They asked me if I wanted it... No DUh!!! So, I am going this friday for the consult... I should be BANDED by May...when that was when my first consult was going to be.. I'm just glad this is finally moving on- I hope there arent' too many more glitches in the road- I just jinxed myself- I just know it...

Take care!!

Just stay focused on your goal. I know there are so many variables with so many people having an influence on the speed of this process. Have you reviewed the requirements for bariatric surgey established by your insurance company? Do you meet the criteria? Some plans require a six months physician supervised diet prior to approval.

Hi- I have had the worst luck getting my pcp to forward a referral to the surgeon for my first consult appointment. It has been 2 months since seminar, and 1 month and 3 weeks since referral was supposed to be sent to bariatric center from my Dr. Today I called Bariatrics, and they finally got my referral (to the correct dr this time). They said for my first consult with the surgeon, their first available slot was in May!!! She then told me to hold the line- the other secretary was on the phone with someone cancelling their appointment for this Friday!! They asked me if I wanted it... No DUh!!! So, I am going this friday for the consult... I should be BANDED by May...when that was when my first consult was going to be.. I'm just glad this is finally moving on- I hope there arent' too many more glitches in the road- I just jinxed myself- I just know it...

Take care!!

Bandlady, Yes, I have reviewed my Insurances requirements- previous failed attempts, 1 comorbidity, and a BMI>40. I have all that covered. I have been overweight since I was 6 years old. I have never known what it feels like to be normal, and not to be the one hiding in the corner, away from the camera. I can't wait until I no longer have to pick out shirts that are long enough in the front to avoid embarassment... I have always felt young and pretty "adventurous" (we'll call it that..), inside, but have never been able to act on it because of my outside. I just cant wait to be able to act the way I feel.

Thanx for the reply- sorry for going on like that!