How long does it usually take??

[kellu25 0]

I have my first appt. with my surgeon in two weeks, and Im so nervous. Ive already done all the paper work and had my psych evalution but Im wondering how long does it usually take from the time you go to the surgeon til you are scheduled for your surgery? I was never told about a pre op diet, or having to go on a 6mth diet first, Im just so anxious and I dont want to get there and them tell it will be a another couple months.

[Chellz423 0]

Its all up to you, like I had to do a lot of test.....like a upper gi, sleep study, echo, chest xray, pft, stress study and ekg....I just made. The appointments back to back....sometimes 2 in a day...verify what the surgeon and insurance requires

[kiz 1]

The six month diet is almost always an insurance requirement and requirement from the surgeon. (At least I've never heard of it being a doctor's requirement, but you never know).

If you're self pay, like I was, it really depends on your surgeon's schedule and yours.

I had a meeting with a nutritionist who went over our pre-op diet, post-op diet, and general meal plans.

I called to make an appointment with my doctor the day after I went to his seminar. After my appointment with the surgeon, it took just a little over two months to get on his schedule for surgery. I could have gone a week earlier, but I couldn't swing it that week.

[TSB 1]

I have my first appt. with my surgeon in two weeks, and Im so nervous. Ive already done all the paper work and had my psych evalution but Im wondering how long does it usually take from the time you go to the surgeon til you are scheduled for your surgery? I was never told about a pre op diet, or having to go on a 6mth diet first, Im just so anxious and I dont want to get there and them tell it will be a another couple months.

It will vary from surgeon to surgeon and insuranc co. to insurance co. I met with my surgeon in March. He had an extensive pre-op program. I met the surgeon's requirements in July. Was submitted for approval to my insurance company and approved in July. My surgery was done in August. So, for me it was about 5 months between my initial consult and my actual surgery. Best thing to do is find out what your surgeon & your insurance company's requirements are. I've read here that self-pay people tend to get through the process faster.