Semi-New here

Hi folks! as it states I am semi-new here. This is a great place to gather info and I have learned a tremendous amount since I have been on.
I have been to the seminar on Jan, 7th, and I have my first appt. with Dr. Nelson on Feb 1st. As with most folks, been thinking about this for 2-3 years and ready to get the ball rolling to being healthy.

Welcome to the boards :)  I hope you get your WLS date soon!  Sounds like you're headed in the right direction =)

~ Renae

 Good luck on your journey.  Dr Nelson did my surgery 17 Dec 09 and I'm very pleased.

donna

Renae and Donna thanks for the welcom!! Hopefully it won't take too long to get to surgery day.

With Dr. Nelson, how long did it take you Donna?

WELCOME TO OH and Journey clinic!!
I am the onlinse support moderator for LOD their online support group.
As for the length of time it takes you to be approved depends on insurance and their requirements. I went to the seminar june 28 insurance approved by july 4. Saw Dr. keith in the 18th of july and he said  I had to lose 40 pounds cause I was hardheaded..did that got my date october 28 and discovered i had h-plori so my date got postponed to the 11/5.
Ive lost over 352 pounds and would do it all over again.. NOTHING COMPARES TO  BEING HEALTHY!!
best thing I ever did for me

good luck!!

Thanks for the welcome, and congrats on your weight loss!

From what I understand, my insurance covers the surgery and it is a matter of submitting. I have a BMI of 52 and 3 co-morbidities, so I'm hoping that should satisfy their requirements.

Welcome & congrats on starting your Journey!

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! I hope you'll find that everyone is very nice here. Dr. Nelson is awesome. I just saw her today. My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 16th. Finally. I'm excited.They are in the process of changing offices so it's a little whacky right now but the staff is really nice too. Best of luck to you.

Thank*****alicious and eodwifey........the welcomes are appreciated!!