Time frame

[michmich508 1]

What is the estimated time frame one will have to wait, from initial consult until they receive a surgery date? I have a required three month diet history needed. One month down already.

[Kathy Krebs Robertson 30]

I have been told 3-5 months, it also depends on any insurance requirements.

[michmich508 1]

Thank you. I am anxious now that the process has started.

[katladee 156]

My insurance requires three months of nutrition counseling, at one visit per month. That gives me time to make sure all the needed tests, bloodwork, psych apt, chest xray, etc are done by my last NUT appt, so then the Dr can submit for final approval from insurance and then they said maybe a month from there before I get my surgery. I understand your anxiousness, I'm experiencing that too!

[Natosha Williams 3]

I started my process and May and my surgery is in the middle of this month. So about 5 months. My insurance required a 90 day multi-disciplinary program and life got in the way. Definitely was a longer than 90 days

[Daisee68 2,493]

I asked that question on my first visit. I had a 3 month pre-op diet like you. They told me 5 months. My first consult was January 26 and my surgery was June 4 just over 4 months.

[michmich508 1]

Wow. I appreciate all the info. I don't know why but after reading your comments I became nervous. ???? like it will be soon. I honestly hope it will be.

[michmich508 1]

I had the cardiac appoint yesterday, Endoscopy and meeting with sergeant,Friday. psych next Friday , Nut Friday as well. I'm trying not to miss any work. This is tuff!

[cindyw41 761]

It is a lot..my process is 7-8 months. I'm in month 5. I have 2 more months before its submitted..then wait

[newmebithebypass 713]

i have a 6 month wait mandated by my insurance i started offically in sept and will end in feb. i have to have cardiac clearance chest x-ray full blood work a psych eval and a letter of medical neccisity from my pcp. i cant do any of this until after my 4th nut appointment in dec