Mysticpink74 50 Posted July 11, 2016 I just completed my 6mo supervised diet on Friday (last thing had to complete)...they said they were going to submit everything to insurance for approval this week... I saw a couple people write about a pre-op physical... Is this something I should schedule right away with my PCP? Is this something that's required for insurance approval or no? Once insurance approves the surgery (which I don't foresee a problem) .... How long do you think before I get a call to schedule surgery? And is there one or two pre-OP physicals that need to be done?? Also, what do the physicals consistent of? (Chest X-rays, labs, etc?) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted July 11, 2016 Generally pre-op physicals are required by the surgeon. Mine took almost a full day at the hospital. Several types of tests. If any areas of concern are identified during these physicals, they can lead to a second round of individual tests under specialized doctors in their respective field. Also I underwent a half day of training that went over everything required for surgery and also post-op requirements. They gave me a 1/2 binder full of information of rules to follow after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mysticpink74 50 Posted July 13, 2016 Ty!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
