Time it takes for Approval for surgery?

[kanknrysmom1 3]

How long does it take between going to the Pre-op consult with surgeon and when u find out you're approved?

[TEXASLADY52 264]

Depends on your insurance company. I got mine back real quick. When it was submitted it took 2-3 days. There is a lot you have to do before it is submitted. I had to have three months supervised diet and test ran. I had to write a letter to the insurance to put in the packet. Your doctor should be able to tell you what all you will need. It took me 5-6 months from my first visit until the surgery. Good Luck.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Had initial consult on 1/29/15, did all the pre-work and got approval 4/24/15. Had one hiccup in the middle.

[jreed630 28]

I had my initial consult with the surgeon on 10/7/14, everything was submitted to my insurance on Friday 12/12/14, and I was approved on Tuesday 12/16. I had my surgery on 1/13/15. I had very few requirements. I had to do 2 months of nutrition visits, and it also took me a long time to get my psych eval scheduled.