So today was my 5th month follow up, and everything is going great so far, im done with all my pre tests, my next appointment is the 5th of april, it would be the 6th month/last follow, my question is as soon as im done with that appointment how long do I have to wait till I get my surgery? Like when do I start my liquid diet? Any information would be greatly appreciated. How much time passed by for u guys after ur last month follow till u got the surgery.

you will have to be submitted for approval, which could take up to 30 days. Then, depending on how booked the surgeon is, that could be another 30 days.

I was given approval in late February, but was only able to schedule for the end of March. When I called, all of the slots on the usual day they do bands were booked, so they put me in on a Tuesday before any of the surgeon's other surgery.

don't worry about the time, it really does fly by.

Yes, you'll have to wait up to 30 days for approval first. Your almost there though!!

Good Luck!!

On my last appt they submitted me to Aetna.. I was approved in 2 days and scheduled my surgery for 2 weeks out...started my pre-op that same day

I was approved on February 9th two days after the paperwork was submitted. My surgery is scheduled for March 16th my delay was the dr being booked and having to do the two weeks of liquid diet. Good Luck and Stay positive!!!!

In my case my Dr said by law my insurance which is unhc have up to 45 days to approved or disapprove the lap band. but lt was approved in about 3weeks.

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I have Aetna and it only took two days to get approved. Good Luck!