bowlerchick300x2

Congrats on your decision to have the surgery. I'm still waiting for my first appt. How have you done post op?

I'm just starting my journey (I'm waiting for my seminar and initial Dr visit) and I was wondering is the pre surgery liquid diet required? Or does your Dr recommend it based on your specific case?

I spoke with the surgeon's coordinator and she is sending me the seminar on dvd and my medical paperwork by mail since I live more than 2 hours from their location. After I watch the video and fill out the paperwork, I have to wait for the surgeon to approve me for treatment at his facility. I really like this process, makes me believe that he's not just a "get 'em in and get it done" kind of Dr!!!

Thanks so much!! And good luck on your upcoming surgery

So I've done the research and decided that the Lap Band is the way to go. I went to my PCM (we have Tricare Prime- south region) on Monday, 26 Sept 11 and discussed this with him. He was very supportive and informative. I told him the Drs that I found and he asked if I minded if he did some research as well before we decided who to send my referral to. Within 30 minutes his receptionist called me back with a list of Tricare approved providers. After some more research on the new providers, I have finally (3 days later) decided who I'd like to go with. I called the surgeon and now I'm just awaiting a call back from his coordinator to start the process to see if I qualify for his facility....wish me luck!!!

Tricare prime does NOT have copays

I'm starting my process now (I'm in WR) and Peachtree Bariatrics (ATL) and Wellstar Comprehensive (MARIETTA) are providers