So I just got approved and my pre op is Tuesday!!! My question is what can I expect and how long after your pre op did you have your surgery??

My 1st doc visit was purely informational. I had to fill out pages and pages of my medical history, then I consulted with the doc for about 30 minutes. He interviewed me as a WLS candidate and explained the procedure and the tests and nutritional classes I would have to attend. It took a good 2 hours to do the whole thing.

My surgery was fast tracked, I had met one of the insurance co-morbidity requirements - sleep apnea - so I was already pre-approved by my ins. company. I did the 1st doc visit on Dec 7 and was Sleeved and released from the hospital on Dec 28th.

I had to make multiple trips during the weeks leading up to surgery to get all the tests done. So I was driving my butt off to get everything done quickly. From what I understand, this is much faster than the typical process.

Get there early and bring your carpal tunnel wrist brace for all the writing you're going to have to do. :-P

Thank you for all your information. ☺ my insurance just approved me. My process has been a little longer but wow you got in and out fast!! Did you have to go on a pre op diet?