Where do I start?

[calabresechic87 0]

I just decided the other day I would like to have the LapBand surgery. But I have no idea where to begin! I have a PCP appointment next month, it's just for a yearly physical though. Should I meet with someone else to talk about getting the surgery, should I call my insurance company? Can someone please explain the process to me, lol, I'm so lost!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Start with your insurance. Find out if they cover the surgery and if so, what their prereqs are. Then (assuming insurance will cover) get a list of surgeons in your area who perform lap band and Weight loss surgeries. Call around, go to a seminar (or two, or more) Pick a surgeon you like...take it from there! Good luck!

[kechianyree 0]

Find out how the local surgeons in your area work by contacting one or two if you have more then one, check this site it will tell you who they are.... then check with your insurance in my case my first appt wasn't billed to the insurance co it was a flat fee and then if I was sure we moved fwd. then after I made a decision I needed a referral from my pcp and then moved fwd with my surgeon. check with the docs office first I didn't have to go to any seminar just a few support group meetings. Good Luck

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My PCP sent me to a group that didn't accept my insurance so I wasted time. I didn't need a PCP referral, and if I'd just started with my insurance it would've gone faster. They require we go to only certain surgeons etc. So you can start with the docs but it may just delay you, like it did me.

[MissBandy 0]

This "Restless Monkey" character seems to know what he is talking about. So gosh golly, I would certainly listen to him!

Miss Bandy