Hi All,

Well Tuesday is my final PCP visit and then all paperwork is faxed over to my insurance. I have called my bariatric center and all that is required of me before surgery is a pre-op class. I have Anthem. They have been pretty great. I have a child who requires lots of therapy and they have approved these therapies with no problems (other ins companies have refused to pay for these type of services)

So I have a couple of questions:

Can you typically schedule a surgery date once I have been given ins approval? Since I have to do a pre-op class?

Would it be a wise idea to ask my pcp to write a letter or recommendation to go with the pcp notes from the last six months for the ins?

How far out do surgeons typically schedule their surgeries?

I guess I am getting a little anxious and also trying to get a timeline in my head......I am hoping to be banded by Nov 1.......is that unrealistic?

Thanks for all the help in advance

I don't think you are unrealistic about Nov. 1. My last 6 month appt was Sept. 10. I had my lap band instruction class on Sept. 16. ( I was able to schedule this once I was complete with my last 6 month visit).The Dr.'s office called on Sept 19 and told me I was approved and gave me a surgery date of Oct. 10. Good luck. I hope it goes quick for you.

Thanks so much!!! I am a planner so this part is hard, but I want to have it done before the holidays as well. Tomorrow is the day!!!

My paper work was submitted August 13 and my surgeons office called me August 20th to book me for surgery. I could have been banded Oct. 4th but I choose to wait until the 11th so i had time to let them know at work and get plans situated. Couple more weeks and I'm going under! I was just as anxious as you are and was on here everyday looking to see how everyone else is doing.

Jesscara1987 Thanks a bunch. I am thrilled and so ready for this to be all done with. Can't wait to get insurance approval