Hey everyone,

I'm kinda new here. Been subscribed for a few months but I just mostly read threads to help me out. I was wondering what everyone's experience was like and how long you had to wait for your surgery date after the initial meeting with a surgeon? Any input would be greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance!!

My surgeon's office is booked about 8-9 weeks out. I walked in for the first time on 2/21 and my surgery date is 4/15. Now, I was 95% sure I had already met the 6 month diet requirement for Carefirst BCBS (Maryland) so all I needed was a psychological eval. I was also very lucky that the insurance process didn't take long. My office submitted quickly and my response was only a few days.

Got my surgery date....it's April 9th!! I CANNOT wait!!!

I had my first appointment last week on wednesday. It took about 30 minutes. the dr explained the prociedure and talked to me about why i wanted which surgery to see if it was a good fit for me. I will be done with my last pre--op class/apt middle of next month. and should have my surgery between the middle of may and early june. i've heard people waiting between 6 and 9 months to get it all done due to insurance requirements. but i have tricare so the 6 month weight thing isnt required. 3-4mo process for me.

I attended a seminar in December, had my first meeting with the surgeon on the 21st of January. From there it was all the testing and various appointments. My surgery was approved by insurance before I even had all my tests completed. (BCBS-IL) My surgery is this coming Tuesday the 18th so it took 2 months. I had my last pre-op with the surgeon today - It's a go. Best of luck Amanda.

Edited March 14, 201412 yr by SugarFreeMe