got my consult

Okay, I'm taking the plunge. I've got my surgeon's consult and dietary & psych evaluations the end of June. What should I expect at this point? I'm still trying to get insurer's pre-approval for procedure.

Hello!! I dont have any advise to give but I wanted to wish you the very best with your consult and other evals. How exciting for you!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Felicia :-D

Every Dr. is different as to what his instructions will be. My insurance would not cover the procedure to I went to Monterrey, MX and was banded on 5/25. So far I have lost 13 pounds but I've been on the liquid diet. Not hungry yet though and haven't had a fill yet. Not for another 5 weeks or so. Good luck with your insurance company. Sharon

Hi, My insurance made me get a thorough physical, provide a letter from my doctor showing support for the surgery, provide proof of a BMI over 40, have a sleep apnea test, and provide medical records detailing all of my supervised weight loss activities. These included weigh-ins at the doctors office to prove how long I was overweight as well as medications prescribed and Weigh****chers receipts (that counts as a supervised weight loss attempt!). I also had my friend who has a nutrition degree from Bozeman write a letter detailing many of my diet and exercise regimens throughout the years. I had surgery 10/25/05 in Missoula and have lost 88 lbs in 6 months. I have absolutely no regrets, although it is a different lifestyle - I may have underestimated the impact it would have on my life. However, the good FAR outweighs the bad in my case. I wish you the very best of luck, Marcee