I actually work for an insurance company in the authorizations department.  If the doctor submits everything required in the guidelines, it will only take about a week.  The biggest problem that I see is the nutritional visits not being right or a medical clearance letter missing.  

I have not recieved a date yet. My last appt was Nov 8 and i still havw not heard anything. They wont give a date until Ins approves. and yes U have to lose atleast the small goal. I wasnt losing for 3 months and i had 7 lbs to lose for my last month. i thought i wouldnt lose it then i weighed n and lost 8.4 so dont b discouraged. Jus keep working at it, itll pay off.

This is Off Topic but how do I had my Surgeon name to my Page

Same here. Too late to worry about it. Also them i don't have to worry about messing up the holidays. My next appt is November 14. Last one in December. Do you already have all your other stuff done. The only labs I have had done yet is the blood work. I am worried things are not going to be ready to go when I am finished with my nutritionist.

My best friend got pregnant with her first child 1 year after surgery. She said that her surgeon didn't recommend it till 18 mo-1 yr after, but they were ready. Her pregnancy was perfect. Everyone is different though.