What is the process and how long will it take??

Hello, I'm a newbie here and I'm seriously considering Realize Band surgery.

I've struggled with my weight my whole life, but it became completely out of control about 4 years ago thanks mostly to a series of meds I should not have even been taking! I found my 5' 1" frame somehow trying carrying 278lbs around! I managed to lose down to 227.5 and have been stuck there for a LONG time. So, now I find myself considering weight loss surgery......

My question is basically what sort of process will I be going through from the time I schedule my first appt till the time I'm scheduled for sugery.

I've heard things about psych evaluations, and seminars, and all sorts of things!

Am I looking at months or a year or more before I get the surgery?

Thanks for any info!!! It will be a great help in my deciding if this is the right plan for me. 

A lot of it will depend on you insurance.  I would start by seeking out informational seminars to attend in your area.  You will find out a bunch of info there.  Also, call your insurance company and inquire about what they cover.  Good luck.

Mine happened pretty fast.  My doctor's office has a an insurance coordinator that works magic.
I think I went to the first seminar after Thanksgiving and was approved by the end of the year.  

I waited until March because my mother in law was having hip replacement surgery in January and I just couldn't put my husband through it until she was better. 

If you want to check out my blog, I pretty much bogged from the first appointment till my surgery on 3/17. It tells you what kind of tests i went through. Hope it helps :) Good Luck on your journey!

-J