How long does it usually take from Surgery Orientation to surgery?

Edited June 24, 20179 yr by Dicarnes
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There are a lot of variables, so no stock answer. For example, some insurance providers require a six-month diet/wait period; some require different numbers of visits to a nutritionist. The pre-op testing can also vary--I've been told my lung clearance doctor *may* require a sleep study.

On the other hand . . . however long it takes, what would be happening if you weren't going through the process?

I've seen some people get scheduled within a month or two and others who report waits of nearly a year. I had my first appointment with the surgeon on May 10th and have a tentative surgery date of August 28th, but a LOT of clearances to get before then.

I used Cigna and it took about 4 months from start to finish.

I have Providence health plan and I'm required to do 3 month medically supervised weight loss of 5% and see the program's dietitian, surgeon consult, nurse coordinator and psych appts and after that plus any required testing, all will be sent to ins for surgery approval. When I get frustrated at this process, my husband encourages me and reminds me to stay the course.

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