How long did it take you from your first appointment to have surgery (once your insurance requirements were met)?

5 months but it mostly depends on your insurance and what they require.

I stated my journey in May 2019 and my surgery is March 3, 2020

Edited February 20, 20206 yr by glannin

My first appointment was October 31st, 2019. My surgery is February 25th. Everyone's insurance and doctor's office is different and require different things. Many require at least 3 months of a program, and some require 6. There are also some places that require weight loss before you are scheduled for surgery.

Luckily for me it was about 4 months. I had to do orientation, 2 nutritionist appts, 3 Dr appts, 2 surgical appts and various support groups and exercise classes.

First appointment was December 9th, 2019 and my surgery is scheduled for April 27th, 2020.