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How long was the whole process for you from start to finish. I started in November and haven't received a date, they haven't sent paperwork to insurance or anything yet. Had my last nutrition appointment yesterday.

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I had two insurance/doctor office screw-ups/delays, but barring those, 10 months initial information session to surgery with all the BS appointments, CPAP stuff, lab work done, NUT appointments, surgeon appointments, psych eval.

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I had two insurance/doctor office screw-ups/delays, but barring those, 10 months initial information session to surgery with all the BS appointments, CPAP stuff, lab work done, NUT appointments, surgeon appointments, psych eval.

Wow that's long

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Mine was about three months From start to finish

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That's what I'm hoping for

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Ten years in total to get this far in the programme, but this time round is about 18 months and I'm on the waiting list from Friday .

I'm Scotland tho.

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It depends on your surgeon and your insurance.

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How long was the whole process for you from start to finish. I started in November and haven't received a date, they haven't sent paperwork to insurance or anything yet. Had my last nutrition appointment yesterday.

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All your doctors have to approve the surgery, not just the Bariatric Surgeon. I have to have an approval from my MD, my Psychiatrist and my nutritionist they want to make sure you are medically and emotionally stable enough to have this surgery. This is a very big deal when it comes to learning how to eat over again. The surgery is of course uncomfortable but being able to handle all the extra stuff to go with it is very important. Call your Bariatric Center and ask questions or make an appointment to go in for a consultation to find out what is next and ask them what's going on. I hope this helps. You'll be on your way soon.

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Ten years in total to get this far in the programme, but this time round is about 18 months and I'm on the waiting list from Friday .

I'm Scotland tho.

Fridge Pickers Wear Bigger Knickers ????

Great saying I'm gonna remember that and think of it every time I want to open the fridge. Lov it.

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I started my medically recorded diet on July 6th.. they just sent everything to my insurance.. yesterday.. they said it could take 4 weeks to get an approval.. I'm can't wait till I finally get a surgery date..

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I'm with bcbs il...and I started November 2016 and was sleeved January 23 2017. Waited four days for my approval and only had four insurance requirements

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I was covered under medicaid/ health first. I started Nov 1, 2015. I was originally supposed to go in for surgery July 25. But because i was ill informed, had to rush to get a last minute sleep study and my surgery got delayed to Oct 5th. My surgery was on a Wednesday. Everything was sent to insurance the Friday before and i had the approval that Monday 2 days before my surgery. Cutting it close much? lol

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My process started in September of 2015. I was ready to submit in February 2016 (4 month diet, psych visit, medical records, and all other documentation needed). I did not submit for insurance until June of 2016 - I wasn't ready mentally. Once the doctor submitted I was approved in less than 10 days and had my surgery on August 23, 2016.

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