Autumn2013

I am planning on getting banded mid December if all goes well!

Thanks for the well wishes! Good luck to you ladies on your journey to a healthier lifestyle

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After being a member on this site for over 5 years and letting one surgeon scare me off at my attempt...I have finally meet the surgeon and staff that have given me that since of hope and strongly believe in the lapband. I'm in the beginning process of my 3 month requirements but I have never been so excited!

So far I'm impressed with the staff/team at the office. Has anyone else had Dr. Robbins? Im currently following the 3 month plan. Just wondering how soon after the 3 months you were scheduled for surgery.

Hello All, I went in for my Consultation on Monday and I left in complete distraught. I was very excited about getting the process to getting banded started, Until my surgeon starts telling me reasons why I should NOT get it and go with bypass instead. Here's a little of my background so you can understand why I thought this set off a red flag... I'm a fairly healthy 27 year old with No co-morbidities. I barely met the BMI qualifications to get the surgery done. Dr. Monash, said he rarely does the lapband procedure anymore and in fact he takes more out that puts them in. He told me that it is not as effective as the bypass and so on and so on. I explained to him that I did NOT want the bypass, as it is a more invasive surgery and I just wanted the lapband. He then looked at me as if I was making a very big mistake. my primary care dr that gave me the referral gave me a heads up that he would pressure me into getting the bypass instead because he makes more money off of bypass surgeries as oppose to lapband. I'm wondering is why would a surgeon even offer a product/surgery if he does not feel confident about it or is just going to talk down on it? Has anyone else had this happen to them?

I was wondering the same thing! I have Triwest and I meet BMI. I also have a fatty liver and documented joint pain. I hope my process goes fast. I've never been more than ready. I have my first consultation this week Hope everything goes smooth for you!

Thanks Gina goodluck to you too...I will let u know how everything goes keep me on posted on how ur approval goes!!!

Hey all, I'm in the process of trying to get approval for surgery from tricare, already have the referral from my pcm...I just wanted to how everyones journey to getting approval went...And whether or not you had your surgery at an MTF or of post...Well hoping for a few responses thanks!!!!

Thank you Lisa!!! For the most part i've been hearing Tricare is one of the more easier insurances to get approval from...so hopefully!!! It looks like ur doing awesome!

:confused:Is it easy to get approved for surgery by Tricare once you have your Pcm's referral in process??? I am 220 lbs 5'5 and I will be meeting with my surgeon at the MTF for a full exam at the end of the month. I'm just crossing my fingers and really hoping Tricare will approve me for surgery...I have never been this anxious or nervous about anything in my life...Well if anyone can help or has gotten smooth approval please share your expeirence...Thanks!