To Get Thin in California

[MrRiceGuy 1]

Hello All! My name is RJ and I'm a MO person in Ridgecrest, CA. I've been on the forums for a couple days (weeks?) researching Lap Band results, and I must say I'm impressed.

I went in for my first free seminar on Wednesday, Jan 7 with Dr. Michael Feiz. He did an especially good job to get me hyped up to get a band and lose weight. Who would have thought a surgeon would be such a good sales man?

Anyway, I don't have an exact date for my procedure at this point, but the wheels are in motion, and chances are I'll be banded with a Realize Band within the next month. My insurance is covering all but $4000... is that normal? Seems like it's a little over priced with this doctor. Anyway, I'll post my updates as I get them.

All in all, I'm happy to be in this community and support and share my experiences with all.

[MacMadame 81]

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

It's hard to say if it's normal because it's going to depend on your insurance. Mine is a co-pay deal if you stay in network. So it wouldn't be normal for me (assuming it actually covered WLS, that is). But if you have to pay a percentage, it might be. And if it's a program fee, well, those range all over from as little as $300 to a high of $7500.

Hope that helps!

[MrRiceGuy 1]

Holy heck! I already got my insurance verification as of Monday. I'm getting banded this Friday. It all seems to be going so fast, now. I'm a little nervous.