October 1, 2009 I made contact with a local bariatric surgeons office.  I expressed my interest in the surgery etc.  They mailed me this packet of paperwork to fill out and return.  The packet contained a 12 step process from the initial 1st consultation to getting approved for surgery.  Naturally, I thought this will be a piece of cake, but boy was I wrong! It's a journey!

October 12, 2009  attended my first support group meeting 6pm to 7pm

October 27, 2009 First initial meeting with my surgeon 2:45pm - 5:45pm

November 3, 2009 Nutrition Eval 2pm - 4pm  $200 cash payment only accepted

November 10, 2009 2nd Nutrition Eval with test 2pm -4pm

November 11, 2009 Blood work, thyroid, cholesterol, pylori testing, blood pressure

November 20, 2009 Psych Eval 4pm - 6pm

November 24 Psych Eval with test 4pm 6:30pm

December 15, 2009 Surgeon's office call to schedule appointment to discuss surgery date, insurance, etc.
This appointment is scheduled for 1/26/10 @ 3:40pm Yes!

December 21, 2009 Psych Evaluation approval letter received!  Yes!

January 26, 2010  I met with the surgeon. I was told I had to loose at least 15lbs before having surgery and I was told my insurance was going to require a 6 month diet.  Why didn't I know this prior to this visit

February 1, 2010 I changed my primary insurance carrier to be my secondary and got on my work policy as my primary.

March 10, 2010 Surgeons office:  They refiled my insurance and I was approved to have surgery on 4/27/10





About Me
Wilmington, NC
Location
26.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/27/2010
Surgery Date
Dec 28, 2009
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