Getting Closer! I finally have my consult with Dr. Ren on Wednesday!

I joined this board well over a year ago...but now, I think I can see the true beginning of my weight loss journey, so here I am again!

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 nutritional assesment, the physical, and wow, 2 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. That didn't work out, but, hoping it will be soon!

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!

Welcome back & good luck with your surgery!