So I went to my first "consultaion" today.
It was more of a classroom experience. There were probably about 20 people in the room. We were educated on both the Bypass and the LAP-BAND® and given a binder of information. after the "class" we were given paperwork to fill out and a psych test to bring to the evaluation when we get our appointment. I saw a PA she took my medical information and checked my heart and lungs. They took my weight and height and a "before" picture for my file. I then got to speak to an Insurance "specialist" who had all of the information on the pre-qualifiers for approval. For me with Blue shield of California.... I have to have a psych eval and a nutrition class...THATS IT....
Wait WHAT?!?!?! Yeah THATS IT!!!!
So I made my appointment for the nutrition class and called the Psychologist (I am still waiting to hear from him). So I feel like this is almost a hop skip and a jump away. WOW
Of course there are all of the pre op tests and what not but that comes with every surgery. OMG I AM SOOOOO EXCITED. I am hoping to get a surgery date for the last week of Decmber ... BUT... the PA said they are really backed up ... 3 months??? Ugh But I can wait if I have to, it will give me more time to plan and cook and freeze etc etc etc.
I finally feel like I am on the road FINALLY... Why didn't I do this sooner?
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