Finally medically cleared

After being frustrated with the surgeons office, I took some advice given to me in this forum.

I called the office and asked where my case stood. The girl I talked to was clueless about any of it. So, I asked to speak to the manger.

I was transferred to her office and she let me know what was going on.

She stated to me, yet again, I need to wait for medical clearance! I was like, you're kidding me right?

I told her all my prerequisites have been done since 2/27/17. She pulled my chart and said I should have been cleared weeks ago! She said she would personally give the surgeon my chart and get me cleared.

I waited 2 days to call back and left a voice mail for the manager. She called back right away!

I'm now cleared for takeoff! She submitted everything to my insurance and now I wait some more.

I have UHC Medicare Advantage plan. Does anyone have an idea how long it takes to get approved? I just want to get my surgery date as soon as I can.

Sorry for the rant! Any information about this would be very helpful! Thanks!