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I am going through True Results too. My lady that handles insurance has been out sick this week. I hope she feels better soon. I really want my paperwork sent to the insurance for approval. I would love to be banded in November.

Good Luck! I can't wait to get my surgery date.

Congrats! I am having my lab work done and I am faxing my 5 years medical history on Monday. My doctors office will submitt to my insurance for approval on Monday! I am praying for approval to have my surgery before the end of the year. I am want to start the New Year with a new tool that will help me reach my goals.

Obviously it is our body. When I say shop around I was referring to the program fee. I did mention to make sure the doctor doesn’t have any issues with the medical board which is easy to check. If your insurance is covering the lap band surgery there is set prices that the doctor can charge. Some doctors are charging a program fee for a book and consultation with nutritionist. I think these fees are unnecessary, but that is my opinion. I am not trying to insult anyone else opinions. Good luck!

The first doctor I saw wanted a $1000.00 program fee. I look around found maybe 2 out of 5 charge a fee. I am going with True Results that doesn't charge a fee and everything covered by insurance. I would really shop around before I paid a program fee. You can check on BBB and see if the doctor has any complaints, also there is a attached link to see if the doctor has any actions pending with the medical board. Good Luck!

I only told my sister. I have a large family and really don't want to hear everyone opinions. I am not telling any of my friends either. I have always been able to lose weight but it always comes back. So everyone will just be waiting for me to put it back once I start dropping it off. I really don't want to be judge anymore.

I have to get lab work and I request to get an upper GI. I want to know ahead of time if there are going to be any issues. My doctor told me my insurance only requires a 5 year medical insurance showing a BMI over 40. I am extremely lucking. I will have to go on a 3 week pre op diet. I am hoping to have all my paper submitted to my insurance on Friday. My doctor office thinks I can get my surgery done by the end of the year! :cursing: The only think I am not happy about is I will have to stay in over night, my insurance requires it. I am so excited! I know it can take up to 30 days for my insurance to approve so wish me luck!

I am going in for my second consult tomorrow. I plan on starting on low carb or liquid diet at least two weeks before my surgery!

I would check around. My original choice charged a $1000 program before submitting paper work to insurance for approval. I am now going with True Results and there is no program fee. I would not recommend paying anything out of pocket for a program fee. I understand some Doctor require a liquid diet prior to surgery and you have to pay for the potein shakes. Each insurance plan is different. I have United Health Care and they cover my insurance but not all United Health Care plans cover it. Good Luck!

Can anyone recommend a Lap Band Doctor in Arizona? I have picked out a doctor but I am not 100% sure. I have insurance that will pay with the standard 5 year medical history and letter from my pcp. Thanks:smile2:

Is it common for lap band doctors to charge a program fee? My doctor doesn't submit anything to the insurance for approval until fee is pay upfront. I am a little nervous if the insurance doesn't approve the surgery I will lose have a portion of my money.

Hello Everyone, I am desperate for a new Primary Care Physician in the Phoenix. I would like WLS but my PCP is against it. She says diet/exercise. I explain I have diet and exercised many times.:wub::confused: I would like to find a new doctor, someone who is sensitive to weight issues and will hear me out. I have already been approved by a surgeon and my insurance company. Now, I just need to find a new PCP for my after care treatment. Any suggestions? I have United Health Care. Thanks! Take Care!

Hello Everyone, I am desperate for a new Primary Care Physician in the Phoenix. I would like WLS but my PCP is against it. She says diet/exercise. I explain I have diet and exercised many times.:tt2::thumbup: I would like to find a new doctor, someone who is sensitive to weight issues and will hear me out. I have already been approved by a surgeon and my insurance company. Now, I just need to find a new PCP for my after care treatment. Any suggestions? I have United Health Care. Thanks! Take Care!