hello ..new to the board
hello Everyone
I'm new to the board..and I have been reading the stories and u guys are so inspirational.
I've decided to have the lapband surgery but I'm so nervous.. I've been contemplating WLS for 3 yrs now.. the lap band sound like it's for me. I'm afraid of how I will pay for it, will my insurance approve me.
if it's not too much can some of you share how you got started..and was it difficult..
and if was done through insurance what company was it.
Congrats to all for hard work and determination!! great job
I'm new to the board..and I have been reading the stories and u guys are so inspirational.
I've decided to have the lapband surgery but I'm so nervous.. I've been contemplating WLS for 3 yrs now.. the lap band sound like it's for me. I'm afraid of how I will pay for it, will my insurance approve me.
if it's not too much can some of you share how you got started..and was it difficult..
and if was done through insurance what company was it.
Congrats to all for hard work and determination!! great job
Most surgens have you start at their seminars. If the surgeon's pratice is mostly wls, they will be skilled with presenting your history in a manner that will get you approved.
The process was relatively simple. An initial consultation, cardiac testing, psych and nutrition evaluation and history. I was not required to diet for 6 mo to a year as some insurance requires.
I chose to switch surgeons after approval, but all I had to do was gather my records and forward them. The new surgeon verified everything and got a second approval.
It will take dilligence and patience but as you have seen we're getting approved every day.
Research every existing procedure and know the pros and cons of each. You'll either confirm you want the band and only the band or consider other options. I was dead set against rny and it ended up the best choice for me.
Welcome to the BAF and good luck.
The process was relatively simple. An initial consultation, cardiac testing, psych and nutrition evaluation and history. I was not required to diet for 6 mo to a year as some insurance requires.
I chose to switch surgeons after approval, but all I had to do was gather my records and forward them. The new surgeon verified everything and got a second approval.
It will take dilligence and patience but as you have seen we're getting approved every day.
Research every existing procedure and know the pros and cons of each. You'll either confirm you want the band and only the band or consider other options. I was dead set against rny and it ended up the best choice for me.
Welcome to the BAF and good luck.
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Terri D.
on 8/7/09 2:58 am
on 8/7/09 2:58 am
Welcome! 
I'm a lap-band oldster, but my experience is still on my profile. Best wishes to you, and stay encouraged!!
I'm a lap-band oldster, but my experience is still on my profile. Best wishes to you, and stay encouraged!!
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Good luck on your wl journey. Welcome to BAF 
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