I was wondering how long it has taken folks to receive a date for surgery. I started my journey on 1/18 with my consultation. I made all my Pre-op appointments (nutrionist, gastro, card, pulm and diagnostic testing) with the exception of the physiatrist, which I will be scheduling at the end of February and if all goes well I hope I can be scheduled for surgery in April. Does that seem realistic?:smile:

I think everyone's experience is pretty different. I had all of my test done in December, then had to wait for January until my insurance changed. Once the coordinator submitted all my paperwork to insurance I was approved the same day:lol: which was last Friday, and now I'm scheduled for my surgery Feb. 20th.

I think it depends on how long ur insurance takes to approve, and then how busy your surgeon is.

Hope the time flies by for you:Dancing_jimlad:

I got approved yesterday and already made my pre-op appointment for 2/4 and the earliest they could get me in for surgery was 2/27. I'll start my south beach diet on the 17th to get my liver healthier for the surgery. (Some docs require a liquid diet, but mine doesn't).

I think it depends on what area you live in, how many lap band doctors are around. I'm in the D/FW area and there are tons of lap band doctors around here, so I don't think the wait is as long probably. That's just a guess though.