Gastric Sleeve Pre-Op Question

[Rick0202 0]

Hi. I got the call today that my insurance approved my surgery, and now I have to set up an appt with the surgeon as to which surgery best suits me. My question is.. How much longer will it be before the surgery date is set? Thanks for your help.

[michelle4873 113]

I started my journey jan8th met the surgeon feb6th and have my surgery for April 26th, I would say it depends on surgeons schedule and what they require for pre surgery testing and diets

[girlchild 5]

This will be totally dependent on your insurance company and doctor's requirements. I believe the average is around six months. It was for me. Some insurance requires 6 mo of supervised diet/nutrition. My insurance was actually pretty easy on me. Took 6 mos because my doctor is such a stickler.

[BeBeSpArKLeS 70]

It definitely depends on your dr and insurance requirements. I had my first appt Jan 4th was approved Jan 6th and could have been sleeved the week of Valentine's day. I pushed my surgery out until March 20th by my own choice.

[Rycherchick 147]

11 mos process for me.

[Rick0202 0]

Thank you all for your experiences with the process. I really appreciate it. I just wish it'd come sooner. So anxious.