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How long is the process at Mount Sinai Clinic, Chicago?

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ginga126

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I have been talking with my doctor for months, and after finally being approved, I have orientation with the weight loss clinic that has been approved by my insurance, on 6/18. I am super excited to get the process started. They told me that I have to take 6 nutrition classes and do a psychiatric evaluation prior to them scheduling the surgery. Since my primary physician already had the surgery approved, I don't think that there are any other steps past the classes that I need to do. Has anyone else been to the Clinic at Mount Sinai in Chicago? How long was your journey before the actual surgery? I am just curious as I want to schedule the surgery before I go back to school (I only get 5 days off a year as 'sick' days).

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Johnny99

My firat appointment was January 20. I got banded on May 15. 4-1/2 months of HOOP JUMPING and Dr. visits required by CIGNA insurance. I wrote about it in my blog:

ThedeconstructionofJohnny.blogspot.com

I cover it ALL

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ginga126

My firat appointment was January 20. I got banded on May 15. 4-1/2 months of HOOP JUMPING and Dr. visits required by CIGNA insurance. I wrote about it in my blog:

ThedeconstructionofJohnny.blogspot.com

I cover it ALL

The thing is, I already had approval for the surgery BEFORE I got to the clinic (I didn't go to the clinic and then have to jump throw all the hoops- my primary care physician already got it approved for me). Where did you get your surgery, @Johnny 99?

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dylanmiles23

Good luck. I am from Boston and had to have at least 3 visits with the dietitian before the insurance would allow the band. They were 1 month apart. Because of the hospital being taken over by a bigger one it took me 10 months for the surgery to happen and that was with getting pushed through the system. Every hospital is different with their requirements.

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