Hello!! I'm new to this forum, I've finally decided that its time for a change. I come from a family with weight issues and have been overweight my whole life. Now with certain health issues arising of my own I've decided it's time to really take my problems by the throat and fix my weight issue!! I'm super excited to be starting this journey and I went to my primary doctor and sent in a referral to a bariatric doctor.. I have tricare prime, but I was wondering after your first appointment how long did it take for you to get your surgery date?

Thanks!! [emoji3]

Edited December 15, 20169 yr by Newbeginnings313

Hi
I had my first appointment in August of last yr and was sleeved the next month.
I would start asking questions to be honest. State that you have met all requirements and was just wondering what the delay is as you need a time frame to organise work/family commitments? Hehehe! Say anything!
I'm not too sure how it all works over your way as I'm from Australia. Hope you get your answers soon and let us know how you go
Xxx

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I had a six month weight management requirement before submitting. Started in July 2016, was hoping for a February date, no joy, didn't get scheduled until May 16, 2017.

You might want to check that you don't have a required six waiting period and that they actually have on file all the required docs. to submit. I know my brief delay was from missing documents that I had to personally track down from various pre-op testing. I also called my insurance company to verify if they submitted and to check the status of my claim. Good luck.

I attended an informational seminar presented by my surgeon back in December, and then waited for my company to switch insurance providers on 1/1 to a new plan that covers the procedure. As soon as that happened, I scheduled my initial surgical consult (took place on 1/21) and then began my three-month pre-op diet & exercise appointments. During that time I visited my PCP, cardiologist and did the psych eval. Those just wrapped up on 4/28, the coordinator submitted all of my paperwork and I was approved by insurance on 5/4. I am waiting to hear from the surgical nurse to schedule my surgery, and then I'll know when my pre-op class and diet will begin! I'm hoping to get a surgery date later this month or in early June.

On Jan 16 I attended the Info seminar, I had 3 months nutrition appointments (insurance mandated), and the usual pre-reqs, and as long as I'm approved (submitted last week) I will have surgery on May 17th.

So, 4 months from start to finish, which I don't think is awful.