Hi From Long Island

[Rz1227 15]

Hi everyone- I'm sure a lot of you share the same story! I've been battling weight my entire life and have been doing a lot of research on the lap band. I'm going to a seminar on Tuesday. I'm wondering what occurs after that at your first consultation with the surgeon. Do they take blood, weigh you etc? When do you find out when insurance covers it. I have Oxford and I see on my EOB that this is covered as long as it is deemed medically necessary. My BMI is 40 but I do not have any other conditions (I think) except lately I've been getting heartburn a lot. Thanks for all your help and I'm glad to see there is a great community for support and answers.

[zinhaa 363]

Hi LI

I'm from LI too.

they weigh you then you have to see a ton of dr for clearance. GP,Cardio,Psych veal,plum,etc

Wendy

[Rz1227 15]

What surgeon did you use? Im going to dr Ahmad's seminar.

[zinhaa 363]

Dr Vorha

Nassau county