Question:
what do you do when you have everything for the ins. but your consultation 6mos away?

   — d P. (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
If you are already approved then just call other surgeons in your area. They will usually fit you in faster if you already have insurance approval. Good Luck
   — SJP

September 16, 2003
Hi, I'm from Canada where you are waiting atleast a year for your first consult....my advice is to research and research....make sure you have enough info on your present doctor or research a new one....get the success rates and failure/complication rates for them...this is the rest of your life your looking at don't rush into things. I finally have my consult next week after waiting a year and I think I know so much I could actually preform the surgery (haha) thats how well informed I am....I also have 2 more years to wait for surgery so consider yourself lucky!!!
   — Lori M.

September 16, 2003
Keep reading! I have been on this site for almost a year and I'm still learning things. I am only 2 weeks post op and this site is full of information. You can research all the stages so you know what to expect. You can make lists of things to take to the hospital, things you will need when you get home, types of protien and meal plans. You can get recipies for protien shakes and high protien meals. You can start trying the shakes to find something you can stand to drink for a while. Look up some of the problems people are having so when you have them you will understand why. I think the better informed you are pre-op the better you will do. : )
   — AmyWollet

September 16, 2003
I joined a local support group. And went on a 6 month doctor supervised diet just in case my insurance company changed its policy, I ended up not needing it but the 43 lbs I lost was wonderful going into surgery! Do whatever you think you might need.
   — Haziefrog