OK, so today, I completed all of my pre-op requirements with attending my psych eval.:frown: The psychologist has decided that I am sane, so now it's time to hurry up and wait for my one-on-one with the surgeon. I really think the number of hoops we're required to jump through prior to surgery is a bit much; however, I have had it a lot easier than some of the posters on this site: no 6-month supervised diet and no pre-op diet required, and for that I am truly thankful. So all of the post-op folks: how long did it take for you to get an actual surgery date after getting as far as I have thus far? I have had my chest x-ray, EKG, nutrition consult, group suppoer meeting, group education appointment, blood work, urinalysis, and of course, the psych eval this morning.

Thanks,

The waiting is the worst, LOL! I had to do a 6 month diet, but after I had done everything, my insurance came through pretty quick (maybe 2 weeks?). Hope everything falls into place smoothly!

OK, so I guess I got my own question answered. The surgeon's office called today and I have a date:: pre-op is on Wednesday, the 7th, SURGERY DATE: Tuesday, January 13th!!!!! I am ex cited and shocked both! This moved a lot faster than expected. Wish me luck!

That's fantastic! I am jealous. I have to do the 6 month diet.

I hope all works great for you. Keep posting.

Thanks, Godschild. I will be sure to post all updates. I can't believe this is happening so fast! I can only imagine that had it not been for the holidays, I might have been banded already! Yippee

Congrats on getting all of the pre-op stuff done! Really, 2 months is not bad compared to what I see others go through so you are doing great. I am just starting this journey myself. I'm in the process of getting all my past medical records right now. Then, I have an appt w/my PCP on Tuesday to discuss WLS and log in as my first visit for the supervised weight loss I will need to do for 6 months. The following Saturday, I am going to a seminar w/Scottsdale Bariatric Center. I'm not sure if this is the bariatric surgeon that my PCP will recommend, but its a well respected one so I figure it can't hurt to go and get more info ASAP.