mommyx2 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Hi guys... i went to my GP tonight he gave me a referral to a surgeon... but he said the whole process with the testing can be about six months.. is that true>???? how long should it take??? :confused2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntlucy 22 Posted August 16, 2008 It really depends on your insurance and your surgeon. Really, your insurance is a huge deciding factor. Some require a six-month supervised diet. Mine did not. I was approved in less than a week and then had the surgery 2 months later. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pschmolle 0 Posted August 16, 2008 I was a self pay so I didn't have to do the 6 month weight loss program, but it still took me 4 1/2 months from seminar to surgery. It took about a month to get in to see the surgeon for the first time. After I was cleared for surgery w/ the preop testing I had to wait another month because my Dr was already booked a month out. It was a good opportunity to prepare myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeganMatters 1 Posted August 16, 2008 I did not have a required 6 month diet either. Here is my time line February 21, Seminar April 18 & 21 All obesity institute appointments (blood work, ekg, psych exam, PT, Dietitian, nurse practitioner, & psych eval) Lose 5% June 24, Surgical consult July 24, Surgery It was almost 5 months to the day. It could have been faster, if I had lost my 5% faster. . . . but hey 16 lbs in 2 months is pretty damn good. Hope that helps!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mink 0 Posted August 16, 2008 I too was self pay 1.went to the seminar 2.3 weeks later went to consult was 1 week into my 2 week liquid diet ( did my upper GI and blood work in my home town I live 200 miles from surgeon) 3. 1 week after consult had surgey at the surgery center in Dalton GA. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaLiyah30 0 Posted August 16, 2008 I was self pay as well. I had went to several seminars over the last few years and my doctor actually remembered speaking with me so I didn't have to attend another one. I had my consultation the 1st of Nov. and scheduled my pre-op testing and dietary class. After all of my testing and labs were cleared I was scheduled for surgery on Dec. 26th. I could have had the surgery sooner but I wanted to wait until after Christmas. I had a low bmi (34.6) so I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. I hope this help. Wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LundyLane 0 Posted August 16, 2008 Started in mid Feb 2008 got the band May 28, 2008. It all depends on your insurance and your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
