How much time between approval,dr appointment to surgery ?

I see Dr Spaw wed,,and I guess we are setting the surgery date then,,from what the office said it look's like it will be soon,,so my question is,, once u were approved and u got your dr's appoinment,,how long was it after that did u have your surgery ?

Good morning Liz! I kept a timeline from when I started the process until surgery.  Click here to check how long it took for me.  I promise though, it will fly by!

Well I got my approval call about the first week in Aug, meet with the Dr about two days after that, started my preopt diet and then had my surgery on 08/21. Real quick for me once all got approved, when they called they even had me a post-opt follow up visit made for me. They are on top of things there. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Cheryl

Girl ~ Get ready, 'cuz now you're off to the races!  Mine was a little different. I actually  had my last appt. already scheduled in hopes that the approval would come first, but it didn't. So my appt. w/ Dr. Spaw was on Aug. 15. Holding to the hope that the approval would be there soon, I went ahead and started on the 2-wk pre-op diet, so that wouldn't slow things down. My approval came in on Tues., Aug. 28th;  did pre-op testing at the hospital on the 29th, and had my surgery on Tuesday Sept. 4th.  Less than 3 weeks from my last appt., but only a week after approval! I'd say it could come as early as Jan. 30-31, depending on how booked he is. It's just a matter of shrinking that liver! Let us know your date! We're as excited as protein punch! ~ Tara

protein punch huh ? lol,,I'm gonna have to get me some of that ! I have already stocked up on protein drinks and broth,,got gas ex too,,lol ! I had lapband so I know about the gas,, I am looking for a small refridge to keep in my room to keep thing's handy,,roomie dont realize that the other person needs a shelf in the fridge  *throwing nerf ball at roomies head*   I see dr spaw at 10am tomorrow,,I'm ready to get goin,,get the band out and get my RNY !  Whoohoooo !!

What?  Did I hear a good idea for a new drink?  Protein PUNCH? Hmm let me think bout that... adding a new whey bullet to some hawaan punch sleeve and water??  Hmmm  Thanks for the idea. Now you have my brain a clickin.  If you could altar a punch recipe, your party goers would have a spiked drink... spiked wit protien!

I had a surgery date within 3 weeks from my approval letter. It went really quickly! Of course it depends on scheduling and being able to get you in for pre-op tests and etc but it will be here before you know it. Congrats on the upcoming surgery!