How long was your process?

[Newbeginnings313 6]

Hello!! I'm new to this forum, I've finally decided that its time for a change. I come from a family with weight issues and have been overweight my whole life. Now with certain health issues arising of my own I've decided it's time to really take my problems by the throat and fix my weight issue!! I'm super excited to be starting this journey and I went to my primary doctor and sent in a referral to a bariatric doctor.. I have tricare prime, but I was wondering after your first appointment how long did it take for you to get your surgery date?

Thanks!!

Edited December 15, 2016 by Newbeginnings313

[blizair09 3,250]

I had an appointment with my PCP on February 3. My first appointment with the surgeon's NP was March 3. My sixth appointment with the surgeon himself was August 10, and my surgery was September 28.

Good luck!

[jhemp85 106]

Good luck, I started this process in July, my surgeon's office is a little different, they scheduled all of my appointments and surgery date ahead of time..I have one more nutritional visit on Monday before submitting to insurance and waiting for approval. I'm excited for you! The time will go by fast!

[Wonder WomanNJ 119]

I got my surgery date on the first day that I saw my surgeon. I started the process immediately. 4 months from day 1 to surgery date. Best of Luck! xoxo

[melunruh 91]

It really depends on the insurance and surgeon requirements. I saw my surgeon for the first time in July and had surgery end of Sept.

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[Numbergurl37 201]

Hi, my first consultation was in July. During the process I had to see a cardiologist, psychologist and my primary doctor twice. I also had to quit smoking . I was finally sleeved Dec 6th! Good luck to you.

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[LittleBill 2,231]

My first appointment was June 7. Surgery was October 11. Different groups and insurance carriers have different requirements.

[Krystyneh 55]

I had my first appointment December 2nd and they are saying my first appointment with the surgeon should be late January or early February

[TiggerFan72 10]

I have a 7 mth supervised diet so mine will take awhile...

????Renea in AL

[imightknow 39]

Where are you located? I have tricare prime. I had my first appointment with bariatric in October. I have my last nutrition appointment on the 3rd of January. After that, schedule for my decision appointment with the surgeon to tell them with which surgery I want. The military hospital I am at, has a wait list. So I'll be put on that. They told me to expect to have to wait until the spring. So far away. Ugh. Haha. There is a girl that is going through the same place, she started her appointments in July, went to her decision appointment around October 1st, and is still waiting for her surgery date. But it all depends on where you are being seen. There is a tricare weight loss surgery Facebook group that is helpful, it is called Weight Loss Surgery with Tricare.

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[jillk101 23]

I started in november its may now and im still waiting. Ive completed the requirements but the dr office hasnt submitted yet. Wish they would get it going

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@jillk101

Honestly I would switch Drs if I could, or at least threaten to.

Why is it taking so long? I also hounded my Dr office. I wanted to get into surgery as fast and possible and I pushed them to make it happen.

[kins117 104]

3 months exactly from first appointment to surgery.

[jillk101 23]

I started in nov ive finished the requirements but they havnt submitted yet

[jillk101 23]

I email the coordinator every week or two but i dont want to piss her off she may put me in the bottom of the stack