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How long does it take to get scheduled for bariatric surgery?
Most patients can be pre-approved for bariatric surgery within a matter of 90 days/12 weeks (with consecutive office visits throughout) if there are no medical weight loss program requirements, but there is no guarantee.
Do you have to wait 6 months for bariatric surgery?
Results indicated that the average wait time from the initial surgical consult to the actual procedure was approximately 7 months, with an overall range of 7 days to 5 years. About two-thirds of patients had to wait 6 months to receive surgery due to insurance requirements for preoperative weight loss.
How long does it take to get weight loss surgery approved?
From the time of the initial consultation, the average wait time is 6-8 weeks. During this time, you will undergo preoperative testing to evaluate whether surgery is a suitable option.
How long do you stay in the hospital after weight loss surgery?
Patients spend an average of two to five days in the hospital following bariatric surgery, or longer if complications develop. Patients who undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery usually have a shorter hospital stay. When you return to your hospital room after surgery, you will be closely monitored by your nurses.
Do they weigh you at a pre op appointment?
Pre-surgery appointment: weigh-in visit About 3 to 4 weeks before your surgery date, you will have a weigh-in visit with the clinic nurse coordinator. The nurse will make sure that you are at your pre- surgery weight loss goal, give you pre-surgery instructions, and help you complete important forms.
What tests are done before gastric sleeve?
What are the routine tests before surgery?
- A complete blood count.
- Urinalysis.
- Chemistry panel.
- Gallbladder ultrasound.
How do I get referred to weight loss surgery?
Ask your primary-care doctor or gynecologist for a referral to a weight loss surgeon. They’ll likely have patients who have undergone weight loss surgery, seen their success, and can help guide your choice of surgeon.
What are the requirements for insurance to cover weight loss surgery?
How to get weight loss surgery covered by insurance
- Be over the age of 18.
- Have a BMI of 40 or greater, or have a BMI of 35 or greater with a comorbidity such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Diagnosis of morbid obesity.
- Pass a psychological evaluation determining you’re emotionally fit to undergo weight loss surgery.