Not sure if this was asked someplace else, I didn't see it, if so sorry.

How long did it take from consultation to surgery? If you were not self pay and did not have to appeal, how long did it take to be banded after you saw your surgeon?

Thanx in advance

It took me about 8 months....I had to do a 6 month physician supervised diet to appease my insurance company.

Not sure if this was asked someplace else, I didn't see it, if so sorry.

How long did it take from consultation to surgery? If you were not self pay and did not have to appeal, how long did it take to be banded after you saw your surgeon?

Thanx in advance

I went in to my first doctor's constultation visit at the end of January 2007 and I had my surgery on March 08, 2007. So I guess it was less than two months. I am covered under my husband's insurance which is United Health Care---and he has the best coverage policy that the company offers. Of course if I still had my teacher insurance---it wouldn't have covered it.

It only took me from August when I went to the seminar until December 11, 2007 for surgery. However, I was a self pay and there were no complications. I understand it can be a longer process with insurance, or if your insurance requires you to try a six month weight loss program first. Best wishes,

Kim

I went to the seminar march 7 2007 and having surgery april 17 2007- I think it all depends on Ins

Mine took about 8 weeks.

I went to the information seminar the 2nd week of December and had surgery on March 26th.

Everything I've read said to estimate approx. 4 months from initial consultation to surgery which is pretty much what my experience was.

Thank you, I'm just to excited and anxious to have this done it's like a kid waiting to go on a trip, you know it's coming you just keep asking when, is it here yet!!!!!

f you don't mind me asking which inssurance company did you have?

It took me about 8 months....I had to do a 6 month physician supervised diet to appease my insurance company.