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[tamarab 0]

Hi everyone! I am going to see a doctor at Vanderbilt University for the lap band surgery. I am only 4'7" and weigh 200 lbs:mad: I called my insurance and they said that they pay 100% after a $500 deduct. I was wondering how long is the wait once you see the md to have the surgery?

Any other advice you can give me?

Thanks,

Tamara

[Wheetsin 714]

I was wondering how long is the wait once you see the md to have the surgery?

There's no way to answer this. It depends completely on too many variables - how busy/far booked your surgeon is, what your insurance requires, what you're able to accomodate, what your program consists of, etc. Sorry.

[juliegeraci 7]

It depends on if your insurance has any preop requirement. I had to go to a nutrionist, psych eval and blood work. It took me 6-8 weeks to get through all of it. Julie

[tamarab 0]

Thanks everyone! I go to my seminar on April 24th and to see the Nurse Practioner on June 9th. I'm anxious to hear what they have to say.

Thanks Again

Tamara:)