getting startesd

nazzy · December 16, 2007

hi all,i really have wanted to get this for awhile,so the first thing i should do is call insurance company?then what see my dr and see what i need to get and do?lmk plz thanks

VegasGrace · December 16, 2007

Research and ensure this is EXACTLY what you want to do.

Sure, get insurance to pay for it if you can....you've been paying for your policy all these years, right?

But if they don't ... don't let that stop you.

This was the best $7,000 I ever spent in my life.

TINABOBINA · December 16, 2007

Hi Nazzy-My surgery is 2/11/08-After researching the lap band on my own for about 2 years I simply called the Bariatric center and scheduled an appt with the surgeon. I was told I needed to get a "letter of necessity" from my primary Dr. and progress notes showing my weight for the last 5 years. This was submitted to my insurance co UHC on a Monday and I was approved for surgery 3 days later. It all depends on your insurance carrier as to how fast the process will go I assume. I hope your process goes well. Keep us informed.

nazzy · December 16, 2007

i have bcross traditional ,so hope they take it.i asked my dr last time i was there,and she said that they do she thinks but alot paprr work i see her feb1st.