So, if I haven't already complained enough about it one here, I had to complete a 12 month, insurance-required program before I was able to be considered for lap-band surgery. Luckily, I was able to complete the nutritionist, psychologist, and PCP appointments during this 12 month period. I completed the program Feb 14 and then finally had an appt with the surgeon last Friday, 2/28.

He told me I should hear back within 2 weeks about insurance approval and would send out a 'schedule' where it would give me surgery date and pre-op diet dates, and the final, pre-surgery exam.

At this point, I'm SO ANTSY. Does it seem like this is the typical wait time to hear from insurance/surgeon? I'm probably going to call as soon as I get finished typing this post, but its so hard to get an answer from my doctors office.

Update: After speaking to the VERY RUDE PSR, she informed me that insurance companies take 4-6 weeks, so I wont be hearing anything, anytime soon.

Defeated is not a strong enough word right now. I wont give up, but this has been the most frustrating, exhausting situation I've ever had to deal with. Probably more stressful than buying my first house.

Edited March 12, 201412 yr by betty_s

that is a very long time but so happy for you that the majority of wait time is over Im at the begining phases and dreading a 6 month supervised diet grrr i hope you get an answer very soon!!!! GOOD LUCK

It is a process to get to the finish line….but very worth it!!

I also had a 6 month supervised diet and was told the insurance would take 4-6 weeks but it came back only a couple of weeks after submission….hopefully yours will come back sooner too!

Good luck and hang in there!