I think it really depends on your insurance company and your doctor. In my case I heard within 2 weeks and I was able to schedule my surgery for 6 weeks later, had to do the 2 week pre-op diet & meet with the dietition one more time. I would ask your doctor what their experience has been with your insurance. It would be great if you could get it done before you go back to school! You'll need a good 2 weeks to start feeling like yourself again. GOOD LUCK!

I went early there is a lot of tests that need to be done and evaluations of all kinds. There is a list out there or you can get it from your Dr. of what has to be done before LB. It Starts with Blood tests, Psych Evals and Nutrition lessons, EKG, Sleep tests, I could go on. Maybe you have done all this? It does take some time, worth the wait. Maybe every Dr. is different and you do not need any of this? I was scheduled for July 20, 2009, and I ended up have my LB June 29,2009 a month early. Had the entire summer off was great. I was running around Disney World 2 weeks after my surgery so recovery is very short. I was feeling well after 4 days and could do everything. You could schedule it on a Thursday before a long weekend and be fine for work in a Tuesday. No kidding You have August if you get all the Pre Op stuff done. Wow, this is so exciting. I have been banded for a little over year now. I love my band. Best wishes imaluckydog