I hope she has a speedy and uneventful recovery!!

~Melody

 I felt the same way but i think really if you meet the BMI you are a good candidate.  The tests further establish that (like you have no intestinal problems) or confirm your comorbidities (like sleep apnea etc).  Just start ticking away at them.  Each one will get you one step closer.

Tina

Thank God she is doing well. Make sure to let her know we are all wishing her well and can't wait to read of her experience. Wishing her the best!

I guess it is different for everyone.  My freind at work went to Good Sam. and made an appointment, saw the surgeon first, did some of the tests above, and got scheduled for surgery in 2 months.

I did hear back from the insurance company, and now am scheduled for surgery on 1-27-09 yippeeee! 

Amanda

 how strange that you did not see the nurse pract. first.  I saw the nurse and nutritionist for an initial visit and the nurse sent me off to complete some of the  several tests you wrote about.  These tests were driven by my insurance company.  I saw the nurse after the 3 months or so that I listed above.  I did not get a visit to the surgeon and a surgery date until 1 year after my initial information seminar.

Tina