My insurance doesn't require pre approval and my requirements are all met as of today. How long until I get a date? I'm sure it varies but just looking for a roundabout answer. And how far out will surgery be? Weeks, months..?

I got my date at my first appointment. July 19th, my surgery date is Sept 16th.

The day my surgery was approved, they set my date. Happened to have a cancellation in 2 weeks, so I took it.

I called the surgeon b/f I went to the hospital program. They said at class today not to do that. oops. Well, the surgeon's office gave me a date right away, Nov. 14. Now, all I have to do is pass the review board after I meet all the program requirements at the hospital.

As soon as your approved they want to get your surgery done. I had a date within 10 days.

Ugh, I've done everything I need to for final approval from my insurance company. The only thing I am missing is the letter of medical necessity, which I requested three weeks ago. Of course, my doc was on vacation and now he's playing catch up. He assured me he'd get it done but c'mon now!!!! I need to get my date! Ready to open a can of whoop ass on this fat!!!!

I met all my requirements by the end of sept last yr and did not have surgery till Nov 28th. The doctor was booked up.

Im still hoop jumpn bc ive passed all requirements except w the nut. She stated that NO1 will get approved on their first visit w her which is ridiculous imo! so, i go bck for sec visit w her on sept 11, the first one was aug 3 rd and ive been at this since june 24 th of this yr. So perhaps she'll approve me, then sec surgeons visit, then 2 week frkn liq diet, then 3rd surgeons visit for perhaps then a date. The nut told me that i may have the surgery somtime early or maybe late oct to nov. It p's me off bc if ive been cleared by all of the most imp things how can she just say no matter what, she wont approve any1 first visit. Her explanation was that she just wont do it! idiot! oh nd the surgeons have lots of openings too, which makes me moreeee irritated!

Im still hoop jumpn bc ive passed all requirements except w the nut. She stated that NO1 will get approved on their first visit w her which is ridiculous imo! so, i go bck for sec visit w her on sept 11, the first one was aug 3 rd and ive been at this since june 24 th of this yr. So perhaps she'll approve me, then sec surgeons visit, then 2 week frkn liq diet, then 3rd surgeons visit for perhaps then a date. The nut told me that i may have the surgery somtime early or maybe late oct to nov. It p's me off bc if ive been cleared by all of the most imp things how can she just say no matter what, she wont approve any1 first visit. Her explanation was that she just wont do it! idiot! oh nd the surgeons have lots of openings too, which makes me moreeee irritated!

I thought this was really up to the insurance company? I only had to see my Nut once... would you consider going to someone else?

Im still hoop jumpn bc ive passed all requirements except w the nut. She stated that NO1 will get approved on their first visit w her which is ridiculous imo! so' date=' i go bck for sec visit w her on sept 11, the first one was aug 3 rd and ive been at this since june 24 th of this yr. So perhaps she'll approve me, then sec surgeons visit, then 2 week frkn liq diet, then 3rd surgeons visit for perhaps then a date. The nut told me that i may have the surgery somtime early or maybe late oct to nov. It p's me off bc if ive been cleared by all of the most imp things how can she just say no matter what, she wont approve any1 first visit. Her explanation was that she just wont do it! idiot! oh nd the surgeons have lots of openings too, which makes me moreeee irritated![/quote']

Sounds to me like they're trying to get more money out of it.

My insurance doesn't require pre approval and my requirements are all met as of today. How long until I get a date? I'm sure it varies but just looking for a roundabout answer. And how far out will surgery be? Weeks, months..?

Sorry, meant to answer this! They said that with my UHC choice plus, once everything is in, it would only take about 2 weeks to get approval. I should be able to schedule within a couple of weeks after that. We'll see though!

I had second appt with dietitian and two weeks later received approval letter. one week later, got call from dr. office and scheduled two weeks later

I thought this was really up to the insurance company? I only had to see my Nut once... would you consider going to someone else?

Hi, to answer you both... Its military insurance and its at a mtf. So w that said, they can do what they want! it stinks to me bc the second nut visit is a waste of time. Oh, my bad, she did mention that it cud b bc of the furlogh (sp) which has affected the timing of it all. But its still not a good enuff answer for me to have to have a useless visit w her nd then 2 more w the surgeon. Idk... I just want it started b4 my health gets any worse. Just frustrating. And bc of us being military i cant trade ins