Initial steps in LBS process?

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Greetings all. I am trying to get a handle on the approval & scheduling aspects of the LBS process. This is where I am at: went for my yearly physical w/ my pcp, who made a referral to Dr. Loggins at Central Maine Medical Center. His office set up an appt. for me on March 13, sent me a bunch of paperwork to fill out and advised that I could expect the appt. on the 13th to take 2 hours. The paperwork they sent to me pertained primarily to my physical and mental health history.

I've read a lot of posts indicating that a lot of folks attended a seminar, or a number of seminars, before ever actually seeing the surgeon. I'm wondering if anyone skipped over the seminars and just started dealing with the surgeon and his staff? I am assuming that I will not actually meet with the surgeon during that 1st meeting. His practice has a social worker & nutritionist right on staff as he focuses exclusively on bariatric surgery. Did anyone's initial steps in this process start as mine is starting?

Also, I am fairly certain that my health insurance plan is pretty good about approving LBS, as I know of at least 2 dozen people who work for the same employer who have had this procedure done. My insurance is Anthem/BCBS for State of Maine employees. Would love to hear from anyone who might have some familiarity w/ the approval process of this particular insurance.

Hope I did not ramble too much or ask dumb questions!

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[olivia_99 0]

Hello..I myself had to attend a seminar,go to my pcp for all the blood work ups and whatnots..then a phych visit (mental health eval),consult with the surgeon..i had to lose 10 lbs for the insurance company..then here I am..Banded :tt1: