Geez.. this is a long process!! (Ellis Hospital RNY Process..OH..THE WAIT !)
All I can say is that the process seems to be different depending on (1) surgeon (2)hospital and (3) and most importantly, insurance coverage!! (ewww). It took me a while to find the right doctor for the cause, 2 years and 4 surgeons later but I finally had it done 6 months ago and the last 6 months have gone by faster than the last 6 years of my life!! Go figure? Trish