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I just got the call this morning that my insurance approved my bypass surgery! Woohoo!! It only took one day (less than 24 hours) to hear back from them after my request for auth was submitted. I'm scheduled for May 24th, which is apparently the surgeons first available date. I was really hoping for sooner since I've already been waiting and working for 6 months +.

I'm wondering if a 2 month wait time after insurance approval until surgery date is normal. I guess I had thought that it would be much sooner. Maybe I'm just being impatient, but I am more than ready. There is another reputable bariatric practice in the area, would it be totally lousy to shop around this late in the game? Thanks in advance!!

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From my initial consultation until surgery took about 9 months. I don't feel that impatience is a cause to switch surgeons. Congratulations on obtaining approval from your insurance company.

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I was told by my surgeon's office it is standard after insurance approval to wait 2 - 3 months. I asked why and they said because they only do surgeries on Mondays and if there is a large wave of patients able to have surgery at the same time you have to wait. Our center has 5 satellite programs but all the surgeries are done at the same hospital. In my 100 and 200 nutrition class there were 6 of us going through the same time. that means it could easily have 30 people who get their approval around the same time.

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I got a approved March 29th and my surg is 5/12.

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I just got the call this morning that my insurance approved my bypass surgery! Woohoo!! It only took one day (less than 24 hours) to hear back from them after my request for auth was submitted. I'm scheduled for May 24th, which is apparently the surgeons first available date. I was really hoping for sooner since I've already been waiting and working for 6 months +.

I'm wondering if a 2 month wait time after insurance approval until surgery date is normal. I guess I had thought that it would be much sooner. Maybe I'm just being impatient, but I am more than ready. There is another reputable bariatric practice in the area, would it be totally lousy to shop around this late in the game? Thanks in advance!!

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You are making a huge life choice for your future. It may take a little while but you will be taking the reins. I'm very happy for you. I am 7 days post op today.

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