1199 SEIU insurance approval timeframe

[Lisa114 0]

I have 1199 SEIU insurance. My surgeon's office just told me they won't submit paperwork to 1199 to approval until the 2nd consult/5th weight in at the surgeon's office. That won't be till around 1/15/18. 1st consult my surgeon said I needed 4 weigh ins but the secretary told me yesterday that's its 5. Any idea how long it will take 1199 to approve once they receive the request? I was REALLY hoping for a mid February surgery date. Doesn't look promising now. I know I've waited this long, it shouldnt be a big deal to wait an additional month or two but I just really want this to be done already. Thanks in advance!