Where do i begin????

[dorothyb 0]

Hello Everyone,

I just found this site a few days ago. I'm sure glad I did! :clap2:

I'm so confused about the first steps to take. I have seen my pcp and he agrees with my decision. I have contacted insurance to check on the criteria etc., I am going to a seminar on 08/08/07. Where do I go from here? Will they direct me at the seminar?

I'm lost.....:help:.

[AnnaMC 0]

Welcome! They will tell you step by step what you need to do. It may seem a little overwhelming, but before you know it you will have a date. Each practice is a little different, Mine offers sessions with a physical trainer, and support group within the practice. I have not regreted for 1 second, as a matter of fact my husband is being banded on 8/20/07. It will be interesting to see his pain tolerence, compared to mine.

[faithmd 14]

:welcomeB:

Yep, you'll get direction at your seminar. Take your calendar with you, they ususally have the opportunity to make an appointment for a first consultation at the seminars. But I just wanted to add that if your insurance company will allow you to go to different doctors, I'd go to each one of their seminars. I shopped the couple of choices I had.

There is a FAQ and references Forum here and in it you will find a thread about questions to ask your doctor, I'd print it off and take it with you to each seminar.

Good luck!

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Hi Dorthy

Welcome! Read and investigate lots! Always remember that everyone is different so what you read may not be the case for you! Wish you best of success! :confused:

[juliegeraci 7]

Hi Dorothy. They probably will direct you at the seminar. You most likely will have to have blood work, psych eval and meeting with a nutritionist. Hopefully your insurance will cover everything for you. Mine did, accept fot the fills.

[dorothyb 0]

Thanks to everyone for the info! I am just at the beginning of my journey. Lots of great info on here. I will be reading all night.