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[Timoyal 0]

Good Morning All,

I have to decided that I want to have the lapbad done. I have an appointment scheduled with my PCP for tomorrow. I'm just wondering is there anything I should ask or say to her. I am trying to have my insurance pay for it.

Thanks

[cynpatt 2]

Make sure that she documents your weight, any medical issues related to your weight, BMI, reccomendations for weight loss etc. I have Horizen Blue Cross of NJ and they required a 6 month medically supervised diet with weigh ins monthly. I wish I had started this prior to consulting with my surgeon. It would have saved me the 6 month wait. Good Luck! I am SO happy that I made this decision!

Banded 3/5/10 350lb

Current 5/4/10 315lb (-35lb)

[Timoyal 0]

Make sure that she documents your weight, any medical issues related to your weight, BMI, reccomendations for weight loss etc. I have Horizen Blue Cross of NJ and they required a 6 month medically supervised diet with weigh ins monthly. I wish I had started this prior to consulting with my surgeon. It would have saved me the 6 month wait. Good Luck! I am SO happy that I made this decision!

Banded 3/5/10 350lb

Current 5/4/10 315lb (-35lb)

Thanks for the info. I also have HBCBS, but I have the HMO so I hope its not gonna be a hassle. Also can you recommended a good surgeon.

Thanks again

[atgoalgal 0]

Good Morning All,

I have to decided that I want to have the lapbad done. I have an appointment scheduled with my PCP for tomorrow. I'm just wondering is there anything I should ask or say to her. I am trying to have my insurance pay for it.

Thanks

Hi welcome. It's reasonable to ask if she has any patients who've had the lap band, and what her experience has been. Don't be afraid if she has no or limited experience. My PCP did not, but that was 4 years ago; she was willing to learn with me. You should ask if there is a local surgeon she recommends. Also it's great if you are prepared to talk about your goals in terms of your health, weight and quality of life.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.