Anxious And Waiting

[Mslippy 0]

I am going to a Lap Band seminar on Monday. I signed up for one last month and chickened out. I know now that I am ready. After months of research I know this surgery is right for me. Can anyone tell me what to expect at the seminar? As long as my insurance will cover the surgery, as far as I am concerned it's a done deal!

What is the next step after the seminar?

Thanks for your help!!

[mandagay 93]

I believe at the seminar they just explain the band in great detail and answer any questions u might have. They also weighed me and did a personal consult when I went. Thats when they wrote up what all I would need to complete before surgery (ie. blood work, EKG, sleep study etc.) just a good time for information gathering

[Imanurse 27]

you can always call your insurance company and inquire about coverage. for mine - go over the band, fill out paperwork and wait for them to call me for consult - good luck on your journey!

healthygal73 ~ Sent from my iPad using LBT

[Dulci 108]

My surgeon hold WLS seminars where they explain all of the procedures. The insurance coordinator explains how they obtain approvals from the various plans. We also received a brochure that detailed the steps that needed to be done before surgery - which tests and clearances needed to be obtained for each procedure.

After the seminar, I scheduled a consultation with my surgeon. We discussed which my weight history, my weight issues, and in which surgery I was most interested. My surgeon agreed that gastric banding was the best choice for me. (I have since talked to people that wanted a band, but my surgeon suggested that their weight and diet habits would be better suited to a sleeve or RNY.)

My suggestion is to meet as many of the staff as you can. Your WLS team is very important. Is there is a nutritionist on staff? Can you schedule appointments with the NUT as needed? If you decide on a band, how are fills done? (In the office or under fluoroscope? Who does your fills? (PA, Nurse, the Surgeon?)

Good luck.