Waiting for surgery date...

[vixie1013 8]

I've been waiting and waiting for my surgery to be scheduled. I am so upset. I haven't been sleeping (when I do I have nightmares) and I just wait by my phone all day for the call.

I have called them multiple times and always get some excuse... " we'll call within the week", etc.

I am extremely non-confrontational (nervous and sensitive) so I can't continuously call.

How long did everyone have to wait between finishing all pre-surgery requirements and getting a surgery date?

I really imagined I would have at least a date by now since I started the process in early December.

[meryam 2]

I had the same problem then now i change the my dr i am waiting to finished my paperwork at the new dr the said maybe in two week i will have date hun call your and said to them if they are to busy u going to look to another dr how can have time to u .. Good luck

[WillyBoo 23]

Mine was turned over to insurance last week. I have been glued to the phone just waiting for word. I feel like I am losing my mind too......

[brmbrown 15]

Our Drs office gave us projected dates on our first visit (4/23). My husband and I are doing it together on same date. We have just finished our last visit with nutritionist/dietician. My husbands insurance covers surgery, which is not my primary insurance-- so I'm going through the waiting process with my insurance, who doesn't cover procedure, so we can submit to his insurer. Hopefully, everything will stay on track with that date.

[vixie1013 8]

Well must be good juju to post! Got my surgery date... March 20th!!!! I begin liquid on Saturday. So much waiting and now super fast turn around. So excited but also very nervous!!

[vixie1013 8]

Well... Just got the date changed to April 7th. I'm ok with that. More time to process.

[WillyBoo 23]

You must be relieved to be able to plan ahead.

I called the insurance company this afternoon and found out that i was approved but the doctors office doesnt even know yet. Now have to wait for them to call me and schedule an appt with the surgeon. That appt is when i will get my date. Am hoping for mid april.

[sophly 1]

I started the process at the end of January and I was hoping that by mid March I would have a surgery date. Unfortunately, I still have to complete a stress test and then get cleared from my pcp. I am hoping that I get sleeved by the end of April. Fingers crossed ????