newbie questions

Hi...how long after your referral did you have your sx? I am just starting out in this journey and wondered how long the process takes. I am in New Bern. Thanks

Not to sound stupid, although I often do, what's sx? Cause what I thought it was, is probably not what you're asking. ~Ellen

SANDY, WHEN I FIRST READ YOUR GUESTION I THOUGHT YOU WERE ASKING ABOUT SEX. GIRL, BE CAREFUL W/ THOSE ABREVIATIONS. ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE: I HAD MY FIRST CONSULTATION IN JULY, HAD A PROBLEM W/ MY INSURANCE CO, GOT THAT STRAIGTENED OUT AND HAD SURGERY ON OCT. 13th. SO, BY ALL CALCULATIONS IT TOOK CLOSE TO 3 MONTHS. BUT REMEMBER, EVERY INSURANCE COMPANY PLAN FOR THIS SURGERY IS DIFFERENT, SOME WILL APROVE IT QUICKLY AND SOME WILL GIVE YOU THE RUN AROUND. IF YOU GET THE RUN AROUND JUST KEEP FOLLOWING THEIR FOOT STEPS AND YOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL. BEST OF LUCK, DONNA, SFY

I had my first appt with Duke WLS on 10/25/06 and then had surgery 1/9/07. So my journey was pretty quick. Good Luck on your journey. Amanda Stone-Secrest