Question:
Anyone who had Dr. Caruana, after approval letter how long did it take to get surgery

I got my approval letter , waiting on surgery date, want to know how long it take after letter of approval?    — MRSFAVORS (posted on May 14, 2008)

May 14, 2008
I think it depends on how busy the surgeon is for one thing. When I was in this position, I called the person who schedules the surgery and asked them this question. This would be the most direct way for you to get an answer as anyone posting on this board woulud just be speculating. WHen I made the call and asked how long I was connected right away to the scheduler and they made my surgery appt. within 2 weeks. Different place than you're going however...but only the surgeons office can tell you for sure. Good luck and I hope you get your WLS soon.
   — cjjordan

May 14, 2008
I called my surgeon the morning after I received the approval letter, but they told me that I had to wait for their scheduler to call me. She called a week and a half later. BUT I only had to wait 47 days for my surgery, so it wasn't too bad of a wait. I guess that part is gonna depend on your surgeon's schedule. You could call and see what they say, or ask them to put you on a cancelation list.
   — lauren_marie

May 14, 2008
my drs office called the day i was approved and scheduled me for 30 days later
   — bikermama

May 15, 2008
Originally I had seen Dr. Carauna and had planned on having Open RNY surgery. I decided to see Dr. Viglianco (who is in the same office) to talk about laparoscopic RNY...my surgery date was 4/21/08 w/ Dr. Vig. Once the insurance approved the surgery I was scheduled for my date 3 weeks later. Call the office and talk to Deanne...I know she only calls with scheduled surgery dates on Fridays so you should be hearing from her soon!! Good luck to you ;o) ps: The staff at Sisters Hospital was fantastic, I hope you will be as pleased as I was.
   — Momof2gr8kdz