Question:
What is the time frame for 1st consult w/bariatric surgery office to actual surgery?
— Debby M. (posted on April 22, 2002)
April 22, 2002
It depends on how your surgeon's office schedules things. I waited 7
months just to get the initial consult, but that day I had my surgery date.
It was scheduled one month from that day. Just when you think the waiting
is killing you, your day arrives. Good luck!
— Cory F.
April 22, 2002
Initial consult 03/05/01, surgery 10/03/01. The length of time would have
been shortened greatly if I had originally chosen a surgeon that had an
office staff that knew which direction was north. I changed Doctors in
late July, with my insurance approval in hand. I delayed my surgery date
by two weeks to better fit with my families schedule,
— RebeccaP
April 22, 2002
That is a tough question because there are so many variables. It depends on
when the Drs office gets the info to the insurance, how long the ins taked
to review and give and answer, how far ahead the dr is scheduling and so
on. For me the hold up was the psych eval. For some reason it took them 4
weeks to get my results back to the surgeon's office! In any case, you will
find answers ranging from a few weeks to much longer.
— Becky K.
April 22, 2002
Hi! It varies depending on the office. I got my consult with Gomez within a
month of my calling. I would have had my date sooner but insurance denied
me at first :) With a previous surgeon I had trie dit was a 5 month wait
just to get the consult then after being approved it was a 2 month wait for
surgery. So it varies. But in my opinion a good surgeon is worth waiting
for. And if the office staff is efficient (as my doc's is) the wait isn't
so bad if you're confident that they are fighting for you :)
— Renee V.
April 23, 2002
I had my first appointment APRIL 9, 2002 with the surgeon and am scheduled
for surgery on MAY 31, 2002. About 6 weeks later, I actually could have
gotten a closer surgery date, but I am still in school. It depends on how
busy your surgeon is and how popular he is, i have a friend wh waited 4
months from 1st comsult to surgery. GoodluckI its hard to be patient, but
it will happen!
— Lezlie Y.
April 23, 2002
HI HON, I WENT TO BTC ON 3/01/02 --MY SURGERY IS 4/25/02 SO APPROX 6 WEEKS.
BUT IM ONE OF THE QUICKEST THEY HAVE EVER HAD. THE TRICK IS TO KNOW WHAT U
NEED TO HAVE DONE BEFORE 1ST CONSULT. I ALREADY HAD MY PSHY EVAL, MEDICAL
REC'S, A LIST OF DIET DOCUMENTATIOON, AND AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SLEEP
STUDY LAB (JUST IN CASE). IT PAID OFF TOO. GOOD LUCK HON, FIND OUT WHAT U
WILL BE NEEDING TO DO EARLY--THEN SHOW SOME INTIATIVE YOU WILL BE SOOO
HAPPY YOU DID SWEETY.
— NANA H.
April 23, 2002
I had to wait 6 weeks after making the appointment for my intial
consultation, which was Feb. 20. But then things moved pretty quickly. My
insurance approved me 8 days later, and I'm having surgery on May 7. But,
I think it really depends on your insurance company and how far in advance
your surgeon is scheduling. I have United HealthCare, which is great about
approving this surgery quickly. Good luck!
— Kristie B.
April 23, 2002
Funny you should ask...
I am having some difficulties with the office staff at my surgeon's office
as we speak. I called in December and my initial consultation was 2/20/02.
After a nightmare with the Dr's insurance coordinators not submitting all
of the paperwork needed to my insurance company, a denial, an appeal and
finally an approval on 3/11/02....still no surgery date scheduled. It
appears that my surgeon is in need of a larger office staff! As you can
see, it all depends on so many factors - how busy the surgeon's practice
is, the efficiency of the office staff and your insurance company. Good
luck to you!!! : )
— Rachelle P
April 24, 2002
every dr is different it seems but my dr. dr allen in lou ky it takes
about 6 months to 1st consult then i asked him how long from 1st consult to
o.r. and he said approx 8 weeks so i go for second visit on may 10 and
should get date for 1st of june.. good luck on ur wls
— amanda W.
April 24, 2002
every dr is different it seems but my dr. dr allen in lou ky it takes
about 6 months to 1st consult then i asked him how long from 1st consult to
o.r. and he said approx 8 weeks so i go for second visit on may 10 and
should get date for 1st of june.. good luck on ur wls
— amanda W.
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