What can I expect from my first visit

[capawana 0]

I have my first visit for a consult on getting a lap band..What can I expect?

[anewchapter 0]

At mine I filled out their patient questionnaire, which was very in-depth. Then I meet with the director of patient services and we just discussed the procedure (pre-op and post), why I wanted it, what I wanted to get out of it. I was able to ask all the questions I had prepared. She was very nice and was also a patient 10 years ago. I had already been looking into this procedure for 2 years on and off. Had a consult over the phone at a different clinic but wasn't mentally and financially ready at the time. I already knew I was ready to sign up but wanted to meet some of the staff in person. So after our discussion I put down the money required to book a surgery day and got my binder of stuff and setup a date to come for my pre-surgery visits with the surgeon and other staff. Hope that helps. I am self pay though and do not have to wait on insurance....and I'm in Canada. So the process is different I think.

[Cindy C 150]

I filled out paper work with the nurse which took about half an hour. The doctor examined me (if you can even call it that since it lasted less than a minute!) He had me lay on my back and as he pressed down on my abdomen he said "why do you want this?" I said "you're pushing on it!" That was it!!! Had my surgery 26 days later!

[highland 168]

I met with the Surgeon, PA, Nutritionist, and surgical coordinator. I am self pay so they sent me downstairs ( hospital) for my labs, EKG, etc. I was called the next day with my education class date and surgery date. It was very quick, but I had gone through a very drawn out process with another surgeon and same insurance company 5 years ago only to find my policy didn't, and still doesn't, cover WLS no matter WHAT the health issues are! My only regret is that I didn't go ahead and pay to have this done 5 years ago!