Almost There

[smpin1176 84]

Hi All,

Well Tuesday is my final PCP visit and then all paperwork is faxed over to my insurance. I have called my bariatric center and all that is required of me before surgery is a pre-op class. I have Anthem. They have been pretty great. I have a child who requires lots of therapy and they have approved these therapies with no problems (other ins companies have refused to pay for these type of services)

So I have a couple of questions:

Can you typically schedule a surgery date once I have been given ins approval? Since I have to do a pre-op class?

Would it be a wise idea to ask my pcp to write a letter or recommendation to go with the pcp notes from the last six months for the ins?

How far out do surgeons typically schedule their surgeries?

I guess I am getting a little anxious and also trying to get a timeline in my head......I am hoping to be banded by Nov 1.......is that unrealistic?

Thanks for all the help in advance

[ndpndnt 5]

I don't think you are unrealistic about Nov. 1. My last 6 month appt was Sept. 10. I had my lap band instruction class on Sept. 16. ( I was able to schedule this once I was complete with my last 6 month visit).The Dr.'s office called on Sept 19 and told me I was approved and gave me a surgery date of Oct. 10. Good luck. I hope it goes quick for you.

[smpin1176 84]

Thanks so much!!! I am a planner so this part is hard, but I want to have it done before the holidays as well. Tomorrow is the day!!!

[jesscara1987 40]

My paper work was submitted August 13 and my surgeons office called me August 20th to book me for surgery. I could have been banded Oct. 4th but I choose to wait until the 11th so i had time to let them know at work and get plans situated. Couple more weeks and I'm going under! I was just as anxious as you are and was on here everyday looking to see how everyone else is doing.

[smpin1176 84]

Jesscara1987 Thanks a bunch. I am thrilled and so ready for this to be all done with. Can't wait to get insurance approval