Hi And Info Please?

[want2live 29]

Hi all! This is my first post...but I have been reading and learning for a while. I have been studying about the sleeve for months as I know this is my answer. My Dr has his next info session Sept 20 and I am so excited to get started. I was just wondering how long it really takes from your dirt visit or session until your surgery? I have already called my insurance to see what all I need to do to be approved....not just waiting for time to speed up!!!!

Any info or advice would be much appreciated.

[on the way to the new me 18]

For me it will take a total of 3 months before surgery depending on your insurance and doctor

[juny 93]

I went to a seminar in april, my first appt in may. aetna requires 6 months on my insurance, so i'm looking at the surgery at some time in november.

[want2live 29]

Thanks!!! It's hard (at least for me) to have my mind set finally and then have to wait!!!

[kimmy*custis 276]

I went in for my first visit end of October 2011 and they wanted to do my surgery end of November! I have really good insurance tho, most have to jump thru hoops to get approved, makes no sense to me. I ended up waiting till Feb ( my choice) so I could have enough time off work.

[iggychic 1,405]

Self pay in the united states...three weeks. I think self pay in Mexico is similar.

[want2live 29]

Kimmy....do you mind if I ask what insurance you have? I have United Health Care and have been told they are good for this. thanks so much!

[Sassygirl06 962]

it took me 1.5 months to get all the testing done.....1/2 a month for the company to submit to the insurance...and 4 days for approval. however all insurance company's are different. some require a supervised diet and other stuff. I was lucky cause my friend has the same insurance as me...I got my sleeve approved 2 months before she sent in for approval and the insurance company changed the requirement to a 6 month supervised diet before approval....let me tell you she was pissed! no matter what the wait is though, it is worth every second!

[Toyaboo22 51]

I went to a seminar in July and had my consult with the surgeon Aug.16th. I'm scheduled for my pre-op appt Aug.30 and surgery Sept.12. Although I don't know how accurate the surgery date will be as the surgeon hasn't evem submitted to my insurance yet.

[Toyaboo22 51]

even

[want2live 29]

I do know the wait is worth it...but so hard! My colleague at work got approved ( we have the same insurance obviously) so I am just grateful that I is possible I will have financial help!!!

[IMSKINNY 160]

From first visit to surgery was 7 months. I had to do the six month supervised diet. Well worth the wait...

[want2live 29]

How far post op are you??? Have you seen great results?

[IMSKINNY 160]

From first visit to surgery was 7 months. I had to do the six month supervised diet. Well worth the wait...

I'm trying not to weigh until I go to my follow up appt next week, but I went to get my hair done this morning and my hairdresser screamed that I have lost weight! Woohoo!

[Barisaxylady 154]

Thanks!!! It's hard (at least for me) to have my mind set finally and then have to wait!!!

Oh I hear you there. Been thinking about it for a few years and now that I finally decided to do it, I just want it done! Decided at the end of June, surgery Sept 25. Only reason it's not sooner because my surgeon is all booked up!