Officially sleeved!
Thanks! I feel good, pain is very manageable and my fluids are going down easy so far.
My consulation was in May. My surgery was supposed to be in November, but my paperwork went to the wrong place at my insurance company.
Every insurance company is different on how long the process takes. Different hoops to jump. Some are very fast. Your surgeons office can usually tell you how long it takes. You can also call insurance and ask them.
Wow, that's great your pain is manageable. I meet my surgeon, dietician, and psychologist at my first appointment on December 21st. I called my insurance company a week ago, and they said they don't require a time frame to diet or anything like that, which is great. I don't have a history of high blood pressure or high sugar, so I'm hoping things can progress smoothly and quickly. I just got a ultrasound of my liver and spleen and an xray of my lungs this past week. I know it's wishful thinking, but if my first meeting is in December, is it out of the question that the operation could be by the end of February to mid March? It's at the University of Chicago.
Here in NH I was told that the quickest the process before surgery was 4 months. I started it in early September and having my first meeting with surgeon on Thursday. Surgery probably won't be until January. I was one of those " oh I can get everything done before 4 months" but alas, not everyone works on my time schedule smirk.
Your insurance requirements are great so it may be possible to get it in 2 mos. where you are.
Good luck - fingers crossed for you!
