Mantar 17 Posted July 5, 2013 Well after over a year thinking about it and researching I decided on getting the Vertical Sleeve Surgery. Self pay is my only option and after reading for forums for the last 6 month, for me, Dr. Garcia is my choice of Doctors after reading all the great reviews of his work. I sent my paper work in to Alma, Ready4Achange a few weeks ago... does anyone know how long it takes to get reveiwed, then after that, to finally get scheduled Thanks Everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melixxa 125 Posted July 5, 2013 Hmmm....I think my paperwork was reviewed and approved by the next day. I think you can set a date very soon after that. I wonder if your file is mislaid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesser 295 Posted July 5, 2013 Have you heard anything back from Alma? She usually responds very quickly. I would just check back in with her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted July 5, 2013 I would definitely check back. I think mine was approved by the next day. At the most it was a few days, but definitely less than a week!! Just get in touch with her again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abetterme4.2 268 Posted July 5, 2013 Definitely check back with her. That's odd. I swear that woman never sleeps. Lol. I sent her emails at 2 am my time and she responded. 3 Shrinking_Lola, Kristina J. and Jenniferkatie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted July 5, 2013 Definitely check back with her. That's odd. I swear that woman never sleeps. Lol. I sent her emails at 2 am my time and she responded. I was the same way! Lol It seemed like no matter when I emailed her, I received a response within half an hour, at the latest. She seriously must not sleep! Hahaha 1 abetterme4.2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickadee73 57 Posted July 5, 2013 I agree with the others. I turned mine in, and was approved the next day or so. It sounds like it would be unusual to wait longer than that for some sort of acknowledgement. I'd definitely try to reach Alma by phone or email and ensure she received your information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca_medic5 75 Posted July 5, 2013 ALMA NORMALLY CALLS OR RESPOND QUICKLY SHE WAS OUT OF THE OFFICE ON JULY 3 BUT STILL CALLED ME LATE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenniferkatie 21 Posted July 8, 2013 Did you email/fax/mail the papers? She is SUPER fast! I agree with the others, she will call you back, email you back and odd hrs! She is the bomb! Well, the whole organization is! I am currently awaiting my procedure! Just a few hrs to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mantar 17 Posted July 8, 2013 Did you email/fax/mail the papers? She is SUPER fast! I agree with the others, she will call you back, email you back and odd hrs! She is the bomb! Well, the whole organization is! I am currently awaiting my procedure! Just a few hrs to go! Hi, thanks for the post, I emailed them this morning and it turns out I was appoved on 6/24 but I never got the email. So it looks like 8/16/13 is the big day.... yikes lol 2 Shrinking_Lola and Annie04 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinking_Lola 54 Posted July 9, 2013 Congrats on your August date Mantar!!! r4ac is a great company and Dr. Garcia is the best!! Alma is extremely helpful in answering all of your questions so if you have them, don't be afraid to ask her, I know I had a million and I went down there by myself, and had nothing but a wonderful experience!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted July 10, 2013 Hi' date=' thanks for the post, I emailed them this morning and it turns out I was appoved on 6/24 but I never got the email. So it looks like 8/16/13 is the big day.... yikes lol[/quote'] Congratulations!!! He is a wonderful surgeon. My experience was pretty much pain free. You'll be so happy you picked him! Good luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites