GETTING IMPATIENT

I have been thinking about weight loss surgery since Oct 2016. In January 2017 I had my consultation. My insurance requires me to have 7 appointments with a dietician before submitting them for approval. I just finished my 5th appointment. I am ready to start this journey TODAY! 2 more months then probably a month waiting on insurance approval. I am a mother of 3 children. I have always maintained a weight between 135-165. In 2013 my weight literally went from 155 to the 200's.

Make the most of this time to get yourself ready mentally, emotionally and physically. It's a big lifestyle change. I went to an orientation class in Oct. 2015 and had my surgery in June 2016. I had to have 6 months of a supervised diet. There was no specific amount I had to lose, but if I gained anything at all I would have had to start all over. I had been considering WLS for probably a year before that. If you haven't decided (and even if you think you have), do research on all types of WLS to determine which type is best for you. I won't recommend one over another, there are advantages and disadvantages to all of them, you need to find out what is best for you. If you haven't already, start eating better - baby steps if you need to - limit/remove carbs, sodas, caffeine, sweets and any junk food. If you are able to do any sort of exercise, start now - even if it's just a short walk. I understand that with 3 kids that can be a challenge, especially if they are little, but maybe you could do something to include them to get them started on good habits. Do you have consults (cardiology, psych, pulmonology, etc.) that you need to do pre-op? If so, get those out of the way - they can be time consuming and often have long wait times before you can get an appointment. Try to be patient and make the most of this time. Come to OH often for support, guidance, whatever. Best wishes.

What ELSE does your insurance require? Maybe you can fill some of your time lining up appts, etc that insurance will require...

Or start cleaning/organizing your clothes closet, by sizes, because you will be flying thru those sizes, post op...With 3 children, I doubt you have much free time, PERIOD!

We are here, for any questions/concerns you may have...THAT, also, can fill up a lot of waiting time!

Not sure how much you weigh. If you are close to the 40 bmi needed for surgery, there are still steps you can work on. Tackle one problem at a time. Eliminate coffee and soda drinks. Work on your problem area. For me it is mindless eating at night. I still have a problem at almost 2 years after surgery. So, if start with working on reducing or eliminating your problem foods, etc chips, ice cream, cookies, whatever it is, you will be strengthing your HEAD muscle. You need your HEAD muscle. You have will have head hunger, or eating by habit or instant gratification, so you need to start work right now on your new life skills.

I totally get where you are coming from! I finally got up the gumption to go in and self pay for surgery and I found out my ins covers it after all! Now I have to go through all the hoops too... :( So, I totally know the feeling but....

I got LUCKY again! My insurance doesn't require a long list of appointments just the psych eval, nutritionist, and cardiologist checks. So I may be able to get mine scheduled for late july. Fingers crossed!

My heart goes out to you because you've had to wait so long already :( Just think, though, how GOOD you're going to feel after its done! especially with this awesome forum of folks to vent/celebrate with!

My insurance doesn't require the psych eval or cardiologist, however the barbaric dr does! lol So after my insurance approves me. I will have to get those done as well.

My insurance required the

7 visits- almost there :)

40 or higher BMI- check

100 pounds over ideal weight- check

co morbidity - check

dr and hospital that is ppo approved - check

I had my final dietitian appointment yesterday. Now i have my psyco eval on the 28th, and then an appointment on sept 19 with the surgeon. Getting excited.