MsGr8scot

Hello memabock, 7 weeks of liquids would drive me crazy, good on you for staying sane. Best of luck with your surgery.

18 hours ago, ColleenErin1974 said:

I went to orientation on 11/2/16. I started my 3 month supervised diet on 11/22/16. I met my surgeon on 1/30/17. I then had appointments for medical clearance from 2/1-2/23.
I've been done with all my pre op evaluation appointments, but it took 4 months waiting to be medically cleared by the surgeon (there was a dropping of the ball for my chart to be given to him). My information was sent to my insurance company 11 days ago. I'm now in the waiting game for approval and it has me nervous. I'm calling them tomorrow to see if we heard anything yet.
I'm so anxious!
Good luck!

Hello ColleenErin1974, hope you found out the news you were waiting for. The wait game is hard, but you are nearly there. All the best to you, good luck!

5 hours ago, hmills653 said:

I started in October. Had appt with surgeon in December. Then had all preop appts done by March 1. After they submitted to insurance. It was about 2 weeks to approval and my surgery is scheduled for May 31. Good luck.

All the best with your surgery as well, and thank you for your reply.

2 hours ago, crocodoxie said:

I started in Feb. My insurance requires 6 months -- so doing all the testing between. I'm scheduled for August.

Thank you Crocodoxie for your reply. WLS in August? So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck!

Hello friends, I'm curious if anyone can tell me how long it took for you to get approved for surgery from your first Orientation Meeting? I had my first meeting with the doctors on March 8th and still waiting for all the follow-up appointments.

Thanks.