How Long Will It Take

[Possum87 6]

Hi All,

My husband and I have decided to take the plunge!! Feb 20th is the date of our first consult with our doctor.

My question to you all is, what was the timeline from first consult to operation?

I'm guessing it's something like 4 to 6 consults that u have to have with your doctor before you even know a surgery date, then there's the 6 week pre-op diet. I'm thinking it's going to be July or so until we even get to have the op!

I'm so excited/impatient that I just want to have it all now!!

Also, how long were you all in hospital and off work for after your op?

Thanks for the info

[ProjectMe 909]

Depends on the practice. There are so many requirement variations amongst surgeons, then issues/different hurdles arise. From my own experience going through a major military facility, from initial orientation to date of surgery: 6 months.

[Pepper123 320]

It varies from practice to practice...mines took five months good luck!!

[HeatherMae 11]

I get my surgery date on the 10th. All said and done close to or just over 6 months. All programs are different but my DR. keeps you in the hosp for 3 days and wants you off work for 3-4 weeks. Good luck!

[laurenella82 625]

Depends on the insurance and the practice. I started the process at the end of September and my surgery is 10 Feb. I had a 3 month supervised diet to do per my insurance. Had I not had to do that I could have probably had my surgery in November or December depending on the surgeon's schedule.

[Possum87 6]

Thanks for all the advice guys. 6months seems like such a long time to wait!! I wish it was quicker!!

[kathy0529 41]

The major thing as people have said is insurance requirements. Some make you wait and go to a lot of meetings and it usually takes around 6 months.

I didn't have any insurance requirements.

I first went in early October for the Information Session, then I called and set up my appointments w/the Doctor and Nutritionist. My appointments were in November & December, then my surgery was on January 21st.

My doc signed me out of work until February 23rd, so I'll be out of work just under 5 weeks.

Hopefully you don't have to wait 6 months and can get your surgery done sooner for you.

Good Luck!!!