Jane???? 63 Posted May 21, 2016 I'm curious to know how long did it take from your first appointment with a surgeon to your sugary date? Particularly if your insurance doesn't require weight loss or dieting before the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley27 164 Posted May 21, 2016 I asked this question yesterday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meganskl 2 Posted May 21, 2016 My doc said after my consult I could get in for surgery within two weeks. However, I had to push mine out until July 12th due to my conflicting schedule. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley27 164 Posted May 21, 2016 My doc said after my consult I could get in for surgery within two weeks. However, I had to push mine out until July 12th due to my conflicting schedule. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's what I'm hoping for!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ocgirl15 667 Posted May 21, 2016 Almost 8 months! Insurance only required 6 but one of the surgeons left and caused a backlog! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunarose 97 Posted May 21, 2016 Most insurance requires six months. I was self paid and it was exactly four weeks from initial consult to surgery. Typically they like you to meet with a nutritionist and get a psyche evaluation also you may need a pre op chest x ray, ekg and blood work so it depends on how quickly you can get those things done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemm61 206 Posted May 21, 2016 My insurance required a 3 month supervised diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane???? 63 Posted May 21, 2016 @@meganskl that is amazing. I could only wish Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane???? 63 Posted May 21, 2016 @@charley27 I see we both seem to be at the same stage good luck to you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley27 164 Posted May 21, 2016 " data-cite="Jane" data-ipsquote-timestamp="1463870619"> @@charley27 I see we both seem to be at the same stage good luck to you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, looks like it! Good luck to you too! Keep my updated on how everything goes?! Through message is you want Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newme68 11 Posted May 22, 2016 I had my first consult on May 21. They did blood work. Breathing test. EKG. Sch'd scope for the 10th. Gets erupts on 13th. If no hernia I will schedule surgery date then. If I have a hernia I will see surgeon on June 21st and sch'd surgery then. I'm a cash pt Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted May 22, 2016 for me it was about a year, because the bloodwork uncovered a problem that needed to be dealt with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jersey0601 99 Posted May 22, 2016 Mine was 4 months - from my last surgeon visit- I was approved in 1 day with all the pre- requisites met Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icantbelieveit 955 Posted May 22, 2016 Little less than 8 months Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carmell 4 Posted May 22, 2016 I did all my tests an had my last appointment on May 12 I'm waiting on a call Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
