First appt for Gastric Sleeve surgery

[TraceyBishop 3]

YAY! I'm SO EXCITED about my upcoming first appt but I'm not sure what to expect. How long does it normally take from 1st appt until actually surgery day? I'm nervous but excited😊 any info will be GREATLY appreciated..

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

I believe it depends on what your insurance requires.
I had my consultation in January, but have to do six months of working with a dietician and office visits and weigh ins.
Surgery won't be until August for me.
It seems like most insurance companies require a six month wait.
I have seen some people posting that they only had to do 3 months.

[TraceyBishop 3]

Thank you so much! GOOD LUCK on your upcoming surgery in August! Were you required to lose weight before surgery? I've heard yes and no..

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

You are most welcome.
My BMI is currently 56, I just have to get it down under 55
My surgeon and dietician have not given me any specific amount I need to lose.
I am thinking around 10 pounds.
It will come down to what your insurance says and what your surgeon says.
You could call your insurance and ask, or just wait until you meet with the surgeon and his team.
They should be able to give you the specifics.

[Hoping052017 97]

My first appointment was really long. It was six months ago yesterday. But the clinic I'm going through is great and very thorough. They ran all the pre-op tests and bloodwork including EKG and another that checked for any existing stomach ulcers and stuff. Took a beginning picture and typical weigh in. And x rays.

My insurance required 6 months diet & exercise appointments, which I'm actually thankful for. There's a lot of habits to change for after surgery and I'm grateful the past 6 months (Which flew by) has given me time to learn a lot of things to be successful. I get a surgery date next week! Very excited for you! Best of luck!

[Amanda13 1]

YAY! I'm SO EXCITED about my upcoming first appt but I'm not sure what to expect. How long does it normally take from 1st appt until actually surgery day? I'm nervous but excited[emoji4] any info will be GREATLY appreciated..

I had my consultation on 3/29 and my surgery was scheduled for 5/1. I only needed 30 days with my insurance. I was given a list of things/appointments that I need to compete before the surgery date. If all is complete, my surgery is a go within 33 days of my consultation. The hardest part is scheduling the other Dr appointments within that time restriction.

Also for me, I was not required to diet before hand. I have no required Weightloss before surgery.

[Hoping052017 97]

I had my consultation on 3/29 and my surgery was scheduled for 5/1. I only needed 30 days with my insurance. I was given a list of things/appointments that I need to compete before the surgery date. If all is complete, my surgery is a go within 33 days of my consultation. The hardest part is scheduling the other Dr appointments within that time restriction.

Also for me, I was not required to diet before hand. I have no required Weightloss before surgery.

I'm becoming more and more happy that my clinic has everything except the xray right there and I didn't have to schedule anything myself except for the psych appointment!