Wow, this journey finally feels like it is moving along! 6 months medically supervised weight loss, then collecting all the documentation and finding out I actually need 2 years of dcoumentation of being overweight! The first information session over a year ago, then the psych exam, the nutrional assesment, the physical and wow, days from meeting with Dr. Ren herself! To me it is ironic that it is the day before Thanksgiving! Also, back in July or so, I calculated that the Monday before Thanksgiving would have been a good day for surgery for me - timing wise.

Question for NYU'ers with Cigna - when can I expect to get a surgery date? Months from now, or perhaps early January?

I know you can't tell me for sure, just wondering what other people experienced. Also, for Dr. Ren patients, they say to bring your spouse for the consult - is this 100% mandatory? My spouse is traveling and won't be available. I don't want to reschedule! He is 100% behind me on this and will be there for surgery, etc.

Any insights and experiences you can share will be appreciated!

Thanks!j

I had my surgery with Dr. Ren on 12/31/07. She is FANTASTIK. When I first discussed the band with my husband he was against it. After a while he said he would not stand in my way but he difinitely did not come with me to meet Dr. Ren. I have lost 102 pound and am thrilled.

GOOD LUCK!!!

I have Cigna, but Dr. Kurian was my surgeon. I think the surgery date depends on the surgeon's schedule rather than insurance. One issue I had was that the office did not submit my paperwork to Cigna until the last minute (three days before my scheduled date). It was very stressful but I got approved. Good luck.