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I just finished all my pre-op stuff and was approved by insurance!! woohoo!!!! So after my nutrition appointment today they scheduled me for surgery and offered me December 17th. I felt that it was too close and right before the holidays would be very difficult with traveling and having my kids out of daycare for the two weeks over xmas.

I asked for a date in March (because it is Spring Break where I work) and the woman looked at me like I was insane for waiting and even asked if I was sure I wanted to wait so long.

Has anyone booked their surgery that far in advance? any concerns or regrets I should be aware of?

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I pretty much hand selected my date of Dec 14 in the beginning of Oct. Not quite as far out as you, but I wanted to connect it to my Christmas break (SLP in a school). So, no, I don't think it's odd. You need to do what's best for you! I just kept going to my monthly appts at the weight loss center, practicing good habits!

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You have to do what works for you but please weigh all the benefits and drawbacks of waiting carefully.

How will this impact your insurance? Do you have a deductible that you have already met? What about your out of pocket limits? She probably looked at you so funny because at this time of year most folks are trying to beat the clock so their insurance costs won't start over.

Plus, make sure you won't have to repeat pre-op testing or if you do that you are ok doing so.

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