How long was ur process?

[nomorequitting 12]

From the day of your consultation to the day of surgery how long did it take? Feeling anxious as my surgeon was very vague on the whole surgery part

[Kathy812 794]

I had my consult in early June of 2014 & they wanted to schedule surgery in September 2014 but I waited until October. I have an HMO, the approval process with them was very quick. However, my surgeon required a 3 month pre-op program.

[Kathy812 794]

Ok, it blocked out the type of insurance I carry. Not sure why?

[Csnow82 27]

Depends on you're current Heath and what the insurance company says. Most insurance companies require a 6 month monitored weight loss program. Medicare usually requires a 3 month program and most every bariatric centers have requirements.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

8 weeks from first consult to surgery.

A lot of insurance companies dropped the requirements this year.

If you have to do a lot of pre-op testing and you have a job, scheduling those things can be an issue.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I think a lot of it depends on your insurance. I've heard that some want you to diet for 6 months first

but for me, my consult was in the beginning of June and my surgery was scheduled for August 25, but then got moved a week later to Sept 2. I'm currently out of work so I was able to schedule all my doctors and tests very quick

[nomorequitting 12]

My insurance does not require anything but to meet the BMI guidelines which I do meet hoping on my next appt he brings up surgery date he did mention the process would b about 3 months but didn't know if that mention surgery wise.. Thanks for ur guys input

[HealthyRN 56]

Just finished my steps to success class, one step closer and even more nervous. I feel kind of scared, just needed to share what I was feeling with someone who understands.

[Mandala27 14]

July 10, 2015 had my first consults with nurse and NUT. September 15, 2015 surgery.

[newme101415 15]

Initial consult on 12 January 2015, began 6 month medically supervised weight loss program in February (-30#) and got scheduled for VSG on 14 October. Attended final pre op consult with Nut and surgeon yesterday, pre op liquid diet begins Tuesday, been a long time, but am ready to rock n roll!

[Daisee68 2,493]

January 26 was first consult. They told me to expect about 5 months until surgery because I had a 3 month per-op diet requirement. Surgery was on June 4.

[Twinmomma422 54]

My first consult was June 16th my surgery was September 9th. My insurance (BCBS OF IL) didn't have a waiting period. Good luck!

[Lacfish13 14]

My first consult was July 15th 2015 and my surgery date is October 12th 2015. My insurance does require a six month diet but my BMI was over 50 so the waived it.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It varies depending on health status, insurance requirement and program requirement. My first appointment with the surgeon was in June. I received my approval letter in August. I had surgery in September.

[Mom26 313]

Mine was supposed to be 6 months and 2 weeks. But I procrastinated getting my Endoscopy and just got it - and they had to postpone surgery because I have ulcers. Ugh. Get all your stuff done in the beginning...