The journey begins...

[Snaggletooth 0]

Hello to all. I am so grateful to find this site. I am considering today the start of my band journey. (don't we always start on a Monday?)

I went to a psychiatrist today for clearance. Done..very easy. I went to my PMD today, asking for a letter of medical necessity. Not done...not so easy. I wasn't sure if I was putting the cart before the horse so to speak but I guess I was. He won't write the letter until I get the required tests done. ??? I thought the tests were to CLEAR you for surgery.? and that the letter of medical necessity was to get preauthorization FOR the surgery. I'm confused.:eek: Anyway, I will attend the seminar this Wednesday and find out what tests need to be done. I was hoping to hand in my letters...PMD, psych, and nutrition eval right at the seminar.

My insurance will cover 70% (I've already checked with them) so I guess being SO ready to do this...I was trying to get a jump start.

Can anyone share in what order these things are to be done ? Or how you all did yours ? I am going to Hackensack in NJ for my doc/procedure. Thanks all, can't wait to get this started !!!! :roll:

[Devana 0]

Welcome, Snaggletooth, I'm glad you found us, too!

I was private pay so I can't help you out with insurance issues, however, there is an insurance section with various threads you may want to check out.

Good luck with it all.

[Debbydo 0]

Snaggletooth,

Good luck! You may want to check with the surgeon and ask if they will take the 70% as payment in full along with everyone else involved with the surgery.

The primary MD is a few days before the surgery just to make sure your don't have a cold or anything out of the ordinary during surgery.

Good Luck to you

[Snaggletooth 0]

Thanks...I've posted my questions on the insurance forum...

[Lotsacurves 0]

Debbydo,

Did you have your band removed? Is your band not working anymore?

[Lotsacurves 0]

Hi y'all! Does anyone have any recommendations about lap band doctors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Specifically Grapevine/Southlake?

Thanks!