Going To My First Seminar Today!

[jentheyo 18]

I am so excited! Not sure what to expected but hoping I can get all I need to get the ball rolling

A little scared and nervous to find out what they say...

Jen

[xavier 153]

bring paper to write some things down...start a notebook of your questions....good luck! This is where it all begins!

[honk 780]

One thing I would ask is do they have a "program fee" that would be out of pocket fee thus not covered by insurance. Some doctors have a fee which is basically additional profit for them and they do not offer any additional service (Others say this fee covers fills but if your insurance covers fills you don't need this.). My first seminar they had a $400 fee that was just profit for them. I went to another hospital that had a better reputation and they had no fee.

[brokenwings 98]

Good Luck! I went to my seminar in sept and on the last month of my required 6 mos of Carewise by phone. I am so hoping to get my band next month.

[NWgirl 574]

I would look for a Center of Excellence surgical center. This means they have passed numerous requirements set forth by insurance companies ensuring they are of the best quality. Also, check your insurance (if you are not self-pay) and see if they have a requirement that you go to a designated place.

[jentheyo 18]

One thing I would ask is do they have a "program fee" that would be out of pocket fee thus not covered by insurance. Some doctors have a fee which is basically additional profit for them and they do not offer any additional service (Others say this fee covers fills but if your insurance covers fills you don't need this.). My first seminar they had a $400 fee that was just profit for them. I went to another hospital that had a better reputation and they had no fee.

Thanks for the info,I did ask that and he said no,only what ever the insurance covers no extras fees.

[jentheyo 18]

I would look for a Center of Excellence surgical center. This means they have passed numerous requirements set forth by insurance companies ensuring they are of the best quality. Also, check your insurance (if you are not self-pay) and see if they have a requirement that you go to a designated place.

Hi Yes they are a center of excellence that makes me feel better.

[jentheyo 18]

The Seminar was great, Made an appointment for a consultation. Thanks to this forum all the information I have made the process very easy to understand.

Jen