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So excited on yesterday I had my first consultation with the Dr. So how long does it usually take before surgery date. I have to meet with nutrition for 3 months

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My doc said 6 months start to finish. However my potential date insurance willing is 5 months from start. I think it’s mostly insurance requirements

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Awesome, Thanks can't wait to start

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My doctor is so busy, it took 6 months to get a date and then the date was 3 months away. I have to say though, it was worth the wait! I am only 10 days out, and I am doing great. No pain that a couple of Tylenol couldn't handle, no nausea, and I am down 15 pounds since surgery.

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I had my first appointment with the surgeon on January 8th and I will be having surgery March 11.

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I had my first appointment with the surgeon on January 8th and I will be having surgery March 11.

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That was very fast. My doctor has sent out my referrals so I'm hoping to start getting my appointments done soon

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That was very fast. My doctor has sent out my referrals so I'm hoping to start getting my appointments done soon

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Good luck!!

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For me, it was August of last year until February 21. I had some hang-ups with the process, simply because my blood sugar was so uncontrolled, but I was still able to get the surgery quicker than they expected. Then again, my insurance (Cigna) only required 3 months of medically assisted weight loss.

I wish you the best of luck, honey! You got this! ❤️

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So excited on yesterday I had my first consultation with the Dr. So how long does it usually take before surgery date. I have to meet with nutrition for 3 months
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So my doctor is doing my surgery after 3 months each doctor is different good luck


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