First Consult Report

[AliNSanDiego 1]

Went to my consult today. It went well; I really liked the staff and the surgeon. The only slight disappointment is that I have to do numerous things prior to them even submitting to my insurance…These are things I really don't think I need to do. Although...I have to admit...I am very impatient. I have done the research & I am determined this band is what will work for me. I hate waiting...

So here is a detailed report *I have UHC Choice Plus PPO*

Called 1 week ago & got an appointment for today

Receptionist emailed me packet to fill out.

Went to appointment today:

Height & weight first (shoes and socks came off).

Then I met with the *coordinator* who asked me questions and sort of filled me in on the process.

Surgeon came in and went over the packet with me. He told me I am a candidate, but I must do the following prior to them submitting the paperwork to my insurance.

#1). Psych evaluation/clearance

#2). Group Info Seminar

#3). Pre-op Dietician

He also said I should start the South Beach Diet today and 1 week prior to surgery I would be on a liquid diet to help shed the fat off my liver.

My seminar will be June 3rd, psych eval on Jun 9, follow-up with Surgeon on June 13th (I will fit dietician in before the follow-up).

I am hoping June 13th will be a green light to submit to the insurance for approval.

In the meantime, I need to lose a little weight. If I lose too much, I may not meet the insurance requirements and will be denied, but I can't gain anything either! Man...Catch 22.

Hope this helps those of you who have questions in regards to the first consult.

Edited May 23, 2008 by AliNSanDiego
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[barbie1978 22]

that's all the normal procedures....but how's this for waiting...my insurance requires a 6 month, medically supervised diet program...so I will be done with that on November 15th. ALl of my other appointments will be done by that time. We also have to have an upper GI and a sleep apnea test...

Goodluck to you on your lap band journey!!

[sharona 2]

Went to my consult today. It went well; I really liked the staff and the surgeon. The only slight disappointment is that I have to do numerous things prior to them even submitting to my insurance…These are things I really don't think I need to do. Although...I have to admit...I am very impatient. I have done the research & I am determined this band is what will work for me. I hate waiting...

So here is a detailed report *I have UHC Choice Plus PPO*

Called 1 week ago & got an appointment for today

Receptionist emailed me packet to fill out.

Went to appointment today:

Height & weight first (shoes and socks came off).

Then I met with the *coordinator* who asked me questions and sort of filled me in on the process.

Surgeon came in and went over the packet with me. He told me I am a candidate, but I must do the following prior to them submitting the paperwork to my insurance.

#1). Psych evaluation/clearance

#2). Group Info Seminar

#3). Pre-op Dietician

He also said I should start the South Beach Diet today and 1 week prior to surgery I would be on a liquid diet to help shed the fat off my liver.

My seminar will be June 3rd, psych eval on Jun 9, follow-up with Surgeon on June 13th (I will fit dietician in before the follow-up).

I am hoping June 13th will be a green light to submit to the insurance for approval.

In the meantime, I need to lose a little weight. If I lose too much, I may not meet the insurance requirements and will be denied, but I can't gain anything either! Man...Catch 22.

Hope this helps those of you who have questions in regards to the first consult.

1.I had to go to one group seminar 3 hrs long

2.two support meetings

3.upper GI series

4.bloodwork with 2 hour sugar test

5.cardiology for stress test and echocardiogram

6.sleep study

7.psychiatrist

8.two appts with nutritionist

I started the process in October andc had surgery in March. You want your doctor to be thorough because you never know what your risk is, rememberf it is surgery