I wanted to check and see what everybody's time line was from initial doctor consultation to surgery date.

I am asking as I thought I had a 6 months requirement but today I found out it was only 3 months. The patient advocate says its still probably will not be before February, but I just wondered if anyone has gotten approval or in earlier surgery

My initial way in will be September 3rd then one in October then one in November. I had a regular doctor visit lasy month for weight loss as well as a visit with a different surgeon but they said only these would count towards my 3 month requirement

Thanks!

Exactly 3 months from initial visit with the surgeon to the actual surgery. I had a surgery date from the first visit. In 3 months I got clearances from:

Cardiologist

Pulmonary

Psychologist

Nutritionist

Gastroenterology

30 days from consultation to surgery. I was a self pay.

Turns out I may be able to go in December or January after all!!

Saw my surgeon for the first time on August 6. I met the dietitian and she cleared me on August 12. My pre-op appointment is September 28 and my surgery is September 30.