Question:
im a newbie at this, were do i start?
do i need to request it or do a DR need to? plz help im totaly lost thx... — jannellw (posted on February 26, 2006)
February 26, 2006
I too started with a little research on the internet and then went to my
pcp...she was very new to me but, put me in a referal to my insurance to
see a bariatric doctor. They sent me an approval and a suggested doctor. I
went to a seminar and then had an appointment with the doctor to see if I
was a good candidate for the WLS...He said I was and put me in for a
referal to my insurance for approval for the surgery. I had their approval
2 days later...tomorrow are all my pre-op appointments and then I will have
a follow-up appointments with my surgeon later this month and get the date
set for the surgery...hope this helps you
Jackie L
— justmejackie
February 26, 2006
I talked with my pcp and he agreed that wls would help me. He referred me
to a doctor in St. Louis with the New Start Program. They sent me a packet
of papers that I needed to fill out and told me that I would need to
contact my insurance to make sure they cover wls, get a psych. eval., blood
work, and attend an educational simenare. I was also set up with a
consultation with the surgeon. In the consultation the surgeon discussed
if I was a good candidate. From there they sent all of my information to
my insurance company. Now I am just waiting on my approval. I really hope
that helps. Good luck.
— hartnell
February 26, 2006
I asked my PCP for a referral after I had done loads of research on the
lap-band and gastric bypass. My PCP was great and has been there for me
for the entire journey; he will even be coming to the hospital on May 22,
2006; the date of my surgery.
— Juju B
February 27, 2006
I just had my surgery on Feb23,2006 and my first consultation with my
Bariatric Dr was jan 23. I started by researching Lap gastric bypass, then
I called the # on the back of my insurance card to find out the
requirements for the surgery.Then, I started my 6-month supervised
diet(required by my insurance).When that was finished I went to see my
bariatric surgeon and he went over it with me and then I had my surgery 1
month later.Very easy. Every Dr is different. and also insurance companies.
Good Luck!~Melissa
— WannaBSlim
March 17, 2006
Check to see if there is a Gast BP support group in your area, and attend
every meeting you can -- even several different groups, and you can get a
feel for the dr. you want. I have been going to 2 different support groups
since July 2004 and am having surgery April 2006. I wanted to make sure I
was well informed and really ready to do it.
— tweazee
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