Surgical consult....

[nh-vsgirl 102]

What should I expect? Is this likely where I'll be given a date too or? I know it varies person to person, just wondering!

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[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Is this 1st appt ever? Are you in a program? Have you had tests?

[kins117 104]

My first appointment was the surgeon explaining my options (sleeve, bypass, etc) as well as an overview of the program and tests and clearances I would have to get before surgery. My first consultation to my surgery date was exactly 3 months.

[kaylawilson 2]

First I went to my PCP. She referred me to my surgeon. I met with him the end of January and spoke about the best option. He gave me a list of all the clearances I would need before surgery. I had to see a Psychologist, Cardiologist, Pulmonary and a Nutritionist (I had to see her 3 times with a month between each appointment. All had to clear me for surgery. My surgeon also required an Upper GI and blood work. My Pulmonologist thought I had sleep apnea so that set me back a month. Turns out it's just really severe allergies but he still cleared me. My nutritionist said to call the office in a week (so this coming Thursday) to check if they got all my paperwork, then they will submit it to insurance. My insurance takes about 10 days. Once they approve I will get a date. Sometime in June. So in total it took about 5-6 months from consultation to surgery hope this helped

[nh-vsgirl 102]

Sorry! i cant figure out how to edit my frist post. I have done all of thepre surgery requirments and was cleared by the medical director to meet with the surgeon. My apt is weds.

[nh-vsgirl 102]

11 hours ago, kaylawilson said:

First I went to my PCP. She referred me to my surgeon. I met with him the end of January and spoke about the best option. He gave me a list of all the clearances I would need before surgery. I had to see a Psychologist, Cardiologist, Pulmonary and a Nutritionist (I had to see her 3 times with a month between each appointment. All had to clear me for surgery. My surgeon also required an Upper GI and blood work. My Pulmonologist thought I had sleep apnea so that set me back a month. Turns out it's just really severe allergies but he still cleared me. My nutritionist said to call the office in a week (so this coming Thursday) to check if they got all my paperwork, then they will submit it to insurance. My insurance takes about 10 days. Once they approve I will get a date. Sometime in June. So in total it took about 5-6 months from consultation to surgery hope this helped

how exciting!! I hope my insurance is that fast too! I have Harvard pilgrim

[MBird 298]

My surgical consult was with a nurse, very fast. I was given a date then and told it may be moved up.

I received my approval less than a week later, Dr. Soong is doing my surgery.

After, I attended the last seminar, there were a few forms to be signed. Now I'm just waiting to see if I'm moved up soon.

It's different for everybody depending on their insurance. There is a forum where you can ask based off your insurance. Or just let people in here know what you have

[nh-vsgirl 102]

Thanks! I have harvard pilgrim

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[xoxococojay 842]

Usually you're given a range. You shouldn't be given a date yet because that depends on how quickly you get all your stuff together (nutrtition classes, support group meetings, endoscopy etc) and your surgeon's schedule. Don't get hung up on the date.

[chynadoll619 247]

My surgical consult was with a nurse, very fast. I was given a date then and told it may be moved up.

I received my approval less than a week later, Dr. Soong is doing my surgery.

After, I attended the last seminar, there were a few forms to be signed. Now I'm just waiting to see if I'm moved up soon.

It's different for everybody depending on their insurance. There is a forum where you can ask based off your insurance. Or just let people in here know what you have [emoji4]

Dr. Soong, are you in Vegas??

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[Native Girl 13]

On ‎4‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 11:40 AM, MBird said:

My surgical consult was with a nurse, very fast. I was given a date then and told it may be moved up.

I received my approval less than a week later, Dr. Soong is doing my surgery.

After, I attended the last seminar, there were a few forms to be signed. Now I'm just waiting to see if I'm moved up soon.

It's different for everybody depending on their insurance. There is a forum where you can ask based off your insurance. Or just let people in here know what you have

Where do I find the insurance forum, I looked and I couldn't find it. Can you tell me how to get to it.

[MBird 298]

On 4/18/2017 at 2:13 PM, chynadoll619 said:

Yes, I'm in Vegas

Dr. Soong, are you in Vegas??

2017 could it be, a new me? yaaaass please!

[MBird 298]

20 hours ago, Native Girl said:

Where do I find the insurance forum, I looked and I couldn't find it. Can you tell me how to get to it.

https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/392-insurance-amp-financing/

[chynadoll619 247]

Me to! I went to his orientation, great and very informative man. But they had dates way to far out.. so I went to another surgen. But congrats on the journey.. summer is coming.. I just hope my recovery isn't miserable lol I hate Vegas heat.

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[MBird 298]

32 minutes ago, chynadoll619 said:

Me to! I went to his orientation, great and very informative man. But they had dates way to far out.. so I went to another surgen. But congrats on the journey.. summer is coming.. I just hope my recovery isn't miserable lol I hate Vegas heat.

2017 could it be, a new me? yaaaass please!

awwww, Im sorry the dates were too far out! I love how they do it, very slow for me and this allows me to learn all i can about it, and I know Soong is one of the top in Nevada, so I cant be more happy. When do you have yours or did you have it???

And agree! Vegas heat SUCKS. Im not looking forward to it AT ALL. Its going to be awful. But, I can walk early and in the evening, so it will work out well. Where are you?

Edited April 19, 2017 by MBird