Dr. *****ett/Tribble patients...questions

Hello,

I am hoping to have the lapband surgery.  I am currently working with Palmetto Health Baptist Weight Management Center to realize my dreams (pun intended).  I do not know what surgeon is going to be mine because it has not been communicated to me as of yet.  I have completed all that is required a little over two weeks ago. I have yet to meet my surgeon for my final consult.  That is the obstacle in the way for my info to be submitted to my insurance provider.   I don't have to do the 6mth weight loss because I was already on a regimen (CIGNA is my provider).  In this process I am learning to contact them is futile.  My questions are:

1) How long from start (1st appointment) to 2nd appointment/consult with Dr. did you have to wait?
2) How long after that was your info submitted for surgery?
3) How long did this whole process take?

I don't want to seem impatient.  A little communication would be great but I don't get that.  Anyone have any advice about this office?  Thanks in advance!

I met with my Surgeon on the my first "official" appointment.  I was approved by my insurance within 48 hours of that visit so I know it was immediate that they sent in my information.  I was on the operating table within 3 months of my first appointment.  Dr. *****ett was my surgeon and he is totally awsome!!  I love him!  I am not 1 year and 5 months out and have surpassed my goal.  It has been a life changing experiance and I would do it over and over again.  I have had no problems with my surgery and when I say no problems I mean NO problems...   The advice I would give to anyone having any type of weight loss surgery is to listen to your doctor and do exactly what is told to you and things will run smooth.  Good luck to you and I hope you see Dr. *****ett although I have heard wonderful things about Dr. Tribble as well.

Best Wishes,
Liz Madison

Thank u so much!