Just Curious

[jessicasantana28 6]

Hello and good Morning everyone i was wondering what happens during your first surgeon appt ? Just curious ..

[mngreeneyes 674]

I assume you mean after the NUT and Nurse appointments. The first time I met my surgeon (besides at the info session) was 2 weeks before my surgery. We talked about my weight loss, made sure I had met all my requirements and finally nailed down which surgery I was going to have. At that point he finally requested insurance approval. I think its probably different depending on your surgeon though. Does that help?

pam

[needtorecover 574]

I had Lap Band surgery so my surgeon showed me what it looked like (he had a model stomach and an example Lab Band wrapped around it). Then he demonstrated what an inflated vs. deflated band looked like, went over how he performs the surgery, explained the results I could expect (losing at least 50% of my excess weight - yay!) and told me about the 6 month program I'd have to be on beforehand (nutrition counseling, psychiatric evaluation, exercise counseling, and pre-op appointments).

I talked to the insurance ladies, too, and they told me how it would be billed and what I'd expect to pay.

My surgeon only does Lap Band surgery and gallbladder removal so I didn't discuss other options. After I'd done my research I decided this was the best method for me.

[jessicasantana28 6]

I guess in my state is different .. i called my insurance and they have no requirements only the surgeons letter . And when i call the surgeons office they aid i have to attend a seminar feb 9th than call them on the 10th and make an appoiment with the surgeon after that i will see the nutrionist .

[scoots 16]

At my first appointment I met with the surgeon and he discussed the differences between lap band, sleeve, rny and we decided on the type I wanted...they also took vitals and weight and the doctor did a short exam. Then I met with the insurance coordinator who went through my insurance requirements. My insurance required 12 months of visits with the nut. A week later I saw the nut and saw her once a month for 12 months. During that I also had my 2 mental health evaluations. At my last appt they gave me a date and sent everything to my insurance.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Take full advantage to ask questions and concerns to your surgeon to be.

[AnA92212 577]

I met my surgeon when I went to an informational seminar. I met him in his office 2 weeks later for my first appointment. I got my height/weight measured. We talked about the different types of surgery, my weight history, medical issues, etc. We then set up a timeline for surgery. I was pregnant at the time so there was not too much else that we could discuss. He recommended the sleeve and said I needed to lose 5 pounds before I actually had surgery. I then went to see a nutritionist and was on a plan until I had my baby. My surgeon also required a 5 hour nutrition class so I did that. 3 weeks after my baby was born I went in for my weigh in and submitted my paperwork for insurance. Had the surgery 3 weeks later.