Appointment #5 of 6

[PuppyBandit 2]

Whew, slowly but surely these months are moving along. I had my 5th monthly appointment yesterday, they were exactly the same as last month LOL.

Insurance requirements sure do make you learn patience!

So in the next month I have to go to a support group as required.

My 6th of 6 monthly appointments is mid July, then the paperwork can be sent to my insurance FINALLY!

My coworker has same insurance and go approved in a week. But the physician is scheduling 2 months in advance, so unless someone cancels and I get lucky, looks like I'm getting banded in October.

It is very tempting to go to a different doctor after I get approval. I know one who is booking a week in advance which means I could get banded in August. I had 2 friends be banded by him, and they are very happy with their bands and experience with him.

But I won't because I want to get it done at Vanderbilt. So hurry up October!

[waynooo 1]

My physician allowed me to book mine early. I didnt have paper work submitted yet. Call and ask to speak with the scheduler, they may allow you to make the appointment.

[juliansmom2003 3]

You never know. You just might end up getting lucky and getting an earlier date. My doctor was also booked 2 months in advance and wouldn't give you a surgery date until insurance approval was in. As luck would have it, I got approved on a Friday and the following Tuesday, the nurse called and said, "How would you like to have your surgery NEXT WEEK?" I will never forget how much I screamed and cried.

Remember, everything happens for a reason. If you are meant to have it earlier, you will. I wouldn't change docs for an earlier date when you've invested so much time with your surgeon and obviously want to stick with him :-)

Good luck and I will keep my fingers crossed that you get in with a very short wait (and if not, that the time flies by!!)