Question:
How long does it typically take to get a surgery date after 1st consultation?
I have had all my bloodwork done and documented, have apptmts for psych and diet evaluation and have PCP letter of recommendation; not to mention all of my paperwork filled out. I have a first consultation to see a surgeon in late April, how long will it typically take to get a surgery date. I was hoping to get gastric bypass done during the summer b/c i am a college student. thanks. . . — Lezlie Y. (posted on March 26, 2002)
March 26, 2002
I have been working on it for some time, I also think it is up to the
surgeon. I saw my final (I've seen 3 total) surgeon on 2/27, and since, I
also had all of my stuff together, I just got my surgery date today! April
9th! So all in all, it only took about 6 weeks.
— Kristen H.
March 26, 2002
It took me 6 months just to get in to see the surgeon, and then an
additional 2 months to have surgery. It was a very long wait. It really
depends on your surgeon and how busy he is, if he has a waiting list.
Looking back, it really went by fast. It will happen. Just do lots of
research in the meantime.
— Cheri M.
March 26, 2002
HI I'M BOBBI AND I'M GOING THRU THE PROCESS OF GETTING A SURGERY DATE.A
FRIEND OF MINE IT TOOK HER 1 MONTH.IT REALLY DEPEND ON HOW BUSY YOUR
SURGEON IS.SHE WANTED TO HAVE HERS DONE BY THIS SUMMER ALSO AND FROM HER
FIRST APPT.EVERYTING TOOK JUST LIKE 6-WEEKS. I HEARD THE SAYING THE BUSIER
THE BETTER THE SURGEON.ME I'M NOT IN TOO BIG OF A RUSH BUT I KINDA WANNA
HAVE IT DONE BY AUGUST.MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY OTHER SURGEONS TO SEE WHAT
THEIR SCHD. IS LIKE.KEEP THE FAITH DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!
— BOBBIE R.
March 26, 2002
I hope I'm an exception but I don't think I am. My very busy surgeon took
6 months to get the first appt and since I had all my ducks in a row so to
speak got my approval quickly but my surgery date was still 5 months away.
so 11 months
— Laurie B.
March 26, 2002
I saw my surgeon July of 2001 and got my sugery date in november 2001 It
was schduled for feb 19 2002
— Samitra D J.
March 26, 2002
My first visit to the surgeon was 8/30/01 (only had to wait a week to see
him). I didn't have to see additional specialists or have any bloodwork
done. I had my insurance approval on 9/13/01. My surgery was scheduled for
11/5/01 So all in all, 2 months from start to finish.
— Patty H.
March 26, 2002
I made my appointment for the consultation in April,had my consultation
June 29th. I ran all the tests and my surgeon mailed the letter to the
insurance company. I got Insurance approval on Sept 5th and I got my
surgery date Dec 10th.
— blank first name B.
March 26, 2002
I had to go to a group meeting first and that was in Nov. I couldnt see the
DR untill I was approved and that was in Dec. I had my first meeting Jan 3
and had my surgery Feb 20th.
— Helena B.
March 26, 2002
I had my consultation with the surgeon on 11/15/01, and my surgery was Feb.
11, 2002. So..about 3 months. Good luck!
— Jennifer G.
March 26, 2002
It totally depends on where you are in the 'game,' who your surgeon is and
what location/hospital your surgeon will be using. I know some people are
waiting for dates in Fall 2002 and some people have their first consult and
surgery two weeks later! I live in Portland Oregon and I will wait for at
least 6 weeks AFTER precertification! Check out the 'surgery dates'
section and you will have an idea (approximate) about how long others using
the same surgeon have waited.
— jenn2002
March 26, 2002
Thanks so much for all your input. After my first consultation, i have 4
months free forthe surgery, so I think i will be fine, if it takes longer I
will wait however long b/c I am determined!
— Lezlie Y.
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