Timeline

[hittpants11 18]

I was just wondering how long it takes to get everything done...from first doctors appointment until the actual surgery.

I have my first appointment on Sept 1st and have Tricare Prime. Is it possible it get all of it completed in 2 months?

[NJGirl32 43]

My first appointment was April 7th -surgery was on May 25th. That was really quick! They will schedule you for surgery right then (at least that's what they did for me). I was given a date for the end of June, but they said if I could get all my tests done I had a chance to move it up. Had all my tests completed and they had a spot available. I am not usre if you are in a hurry-but if so, commit right then and there at the appointment so you can get a date. If you should change your mind you can always cancel. Next, line up all your doctor's appointments - call them right away because sometimes there is a long wait to see the docs.

Good luck!

[hittpants11 18]

Yeah I have been noticing that most people complete the process anywhere from 1&1/2 to 4 months. Hopefully that will be what happens in my case. My husband and I are scheduled to go on leave on November 3rd back to Texas to see our families for a month. I really wanted to have it done before I go.

Is it crazy to do that?

[stockerx2 1]

I went to the seminar at the beginning of April and am scheduled for surgery on August 17th. It could have been earlier, but I didn't realize that I needed to write down all of my food intake until I met with the nurtritionist, which was a couple weeks after I met with the doctor. My insurance required it.

So, 4.5 months. But I didn't see the doctor until the end of April, so it is really more like 3.5 months.

Good luck!

[728newlife 2]

I guess it depends on the doctor and insurance company. My insurance approved me right away, only had to show 5yrs of obesity in my medical history. But I had to be smoke free for 90 days before my doctor would see me!!! Because of that I went to my seminar in September, first doctor appt was March 3rd and surgery was July 28th...almost 10 months..but it was worth it. I learned a lot about myself and how I got this way so it can all be fixed and not just the weight be fixed. Good luck and take your time, it all happens for a reason!