I know it will vary from doc to doc, but on average how far ahead do sleevers need to schedule for surgery? I am just getting a little nervous because I have three weeks off in August for surgery and but still waiting on on my tax return.

Depends on if you are insurance or self pay. Self pay moves to the front of the line because there are no insurance hassles to deal with. If you have very narrow window to have your surgery, I would say do your pre-op well as far out as your surgeon will allow to make sure that does not delay you.

I was self pay and mine got delayed because of an abnormal EKG. I had to get a cardiac clearance due to it. The abnormality turned out to be perfectly normal for me but we didn't know that at the time. It pushed me back two weeks. Of course, best to make sure all is clear.

Good luck to you!

Cash pay and Mexico. That is why I posted in this forum. Thank you for your reply.

I was told by Dr Kelly's assistant they will schedule as close as 10 days providing he has the time on his schedule. If you aren't picky about the day of the week I'd say you could get in when you are ready.

It only takes about 2 weeks!! I just had my surgery on 5/4/13 with Dr. Garcia