Hi Josii: It took me about 4 months to get my pre op letters from psyc eval, heart Dr. eval and my lung drs eval. then I waited about another 4 monts to get all that paper work to my Dr. on Jan 31 I was able to have my insurance paper work submitted to my Insurance company for aproval. I began at that time to prepare for surgery. in May 31 I went back in and got my surgery date and on July 22, 2002 I had my surgery so it took me about 15 months start to finish and now I am on my way. I am 3 1/2 months post op and my life is exciting and very active already. since Feb preparing for surgery I lost 70 lbs and since surgery I lost anadditional 77 lbs sofar. I have lost 9 cloathing sizes as well. It is all worth the wait. Go for it and God Bless you on your Journey.
Sheryl Open RnY July 22, 2002 516/453/377/160