I had my Psych evaluation on 2/04. That was the last appointment I need to keep before meeting with the surgeon. It is now 2/22 and I haven't heard anything from their office. I have been referred to Dr. Cook at Hickory Surgical Clinic in NC. I know it's not been that long, but I'm SOOO anxious! How long did you all have to wait before getting the appointment to see the surgeon?

Hello

I started the process in December of 2007, and will meeting with the Surgeon for the first time on 2/28/08. I have completed the process in six weeks. I just loved the overnight sleep test!!!!!!!????!!!

I will find out on 2/28/08 my surgery date, but each hospital works differently I work 10 minutes from the hospital so I was able to get all my appointment quickly and at lunch time. Others are not as fortunate because of the hospital location.

Good luck and this is a good year to lose all the weight - like you I am so excited also 140 pounds to go. We can do it!

Hi,

My surgery is being covered by my HMO. I was referred to Dr. Matthew Lublin in So Cal by the medical group. I saw him for the first time on 12/20. He gave me a presentation about lapband surgery. At that appt. he said he would be referring me to the psych, nutritionist, etc. I finished that all up by the end of January. Now my surgery date is 3/31 and I have an appt with Dr. Lublin before the surgery date. I'd like to see the nutritionist again just before the surgery, but I don't think my insurance will cover that.