Question:
what happens after you visit the surgeon and surgery is approved

   — julie B. (posted on February 14, 2003)

February 14, 2003
Each doctor is different so you'll probably get many different answers, unless you target the people who have had the same Dr as you have. For me after approval, then we got to see the surgeon, then made a surgery date that day. Congrats and Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

February 15, 2003
You usually have surgery, unless you chicken out.
   — Carol R.

February 16, 2003
Julie, I can't believe how differently the procedures are..so everyone is different. For me, I met with the surgeon, nutritionist, psych, & another dr before a letter was submitted to insurance. I had all the necessary tests done prior (sleep test, blood work, etc...) also. Once the surgeon submitted the letter of recommendation to the insurance co. I was approved within 3 days. That was the beginning of this month (Feb). They JUST called to give me a date (4/16). I would call and leave a message for the person(s) who do the surgical scheduling that you are waiting for a date. Good luck!
   — Diane S.