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[DukesDuchess 0]

I admit, i was very worried about talking to my doctor about getting the lapband in the first place. She discussed it with me and I qualify.

My next step was to call a surgeon. I've done so, but I haven't gotten a call back?

I know they said I have to see a nutritionist for 6 months, attend a seminiar and I need to get a blood test... Hopefully they'll get back to me soon.

What were the steps you went through and in what order?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

If you are military aren't you tricare? If so I don't think you have that 6 month thing. I didn't, anyway.

I'd give them a day and call again.

Locally I had to attend a seminar, then see the surgeon for an initial consult, then have psych and nutrition clearance and paperwork was submitted. Once approved (about 48 hours; I'm tricare standard and no referral was needed) I had surgery scheduled, preop tests done, and surgery. Seminar was 7/10; first surgery 8/11.

[DukesDuchess 0]

Wow I can only hope mine goes that fast! I'll give Tricare a call and find out then!

What's the seminar like?

Did everything in the set up process go pretty smoothly then?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

The seminar is informative, the process here was very smooth. Call Tricare and take it from there. I am Tricare standard and it was very fast and easy