Questions about using out of town doctors

[TravelLady48 0]

I was scheduled to be banded here in my city and was very comfortable at first. However, I ended up cancelling my original banding date and my doctor's whole attitude has changed. He has not rescheduled by surgery.

I had all the pre-op tests and had been approved by my insurance.

I am now looking for another surgeon, hopefully in So Cal, but if I have to go out of my area I do have some questions.

I noticed many people go to various centers in different states or even into Mexico for Lap Banding. Does that mean you do meet your surgeon until you arrive for the surgery?

What about your pre-op testing, how and where is that scheduled?

What about fills and follow-up after the surgery?

I live in Cali but may end up going to Atlanta.

[Kalipso2 25]

the surgeon i chose is 4 hours away from where i live. i did have to drive down for all my testing and nutrition class but they scheduled everything so i could have it done in 1 day. since you've already had your pre-op testing, you may be able to get the results transfered to the next surgeon you choose. i do have to travel the 4 hours for my fills but that's because the first 2 years of fills were included in my surgery cost. just make sure you find someone close to home who will do your fills before you travel anywhere for sugery!

[TravelLady48 0]

Kris:

Thanks for the information. I diffinitely will look for a fill doctor in case I end up finding a surgeon totally out of my area.

By the way where is Dr. Curry located?

Anne