starting the process

 So I will be getting my first set of blood work and having the first meeeting with my PCP.  Gotta get him on board and start documenting a diet for 6 months.  My psychologist is on board and I will be having her do an official psych evaluation in a few weeks.  Cardiologist meeting is in early January.  Nice to feel like I'm getting the ball rolling.  Any recomendations or pitfalls I should be on the look out for during the approval process?

Make sure that you have, in writing, what the insurance company needs for approval and meet those requirements exactly. Also make sure that you are very clear with your PCP as to what documentation you need and always make sure that his notes on your chart are in line with what the insurance needs. Finally, work your 6 month diet. It shows that you have a willingness to succeed after surgery.

Good luck, the 6 months will fly by.