crystal525

and it seems I'm a great candidate for the band and I fit in with what my insurance qualifications are. The insurance coordinator will call my insurance company to verify again (of course I did that already...), and will call me next Tuesday to schedule my first nutrition counseling. That's where I am at. While reviewing all insurance requirements, etc. with the coordinator, she said that I must pay a $1500 non-refundable fee (even with insurance covering it) one week before surgery.:cool: Is this large of an expense normal even with 100% coverage? Before getting too involved, I just wanted to check with the pros! She said this was to cover follow up for life with the dr. without having to pay any co-pays or office visits. Except for Fills, I will have to pay $40 --even though all of my insurance co-pays are only $10 --even for specialists. These 2 issues concerned me. I did really like the surgeon though--he actually did the seminar himself. He is at the Obesity Center in Washington, DC. They are a center of excellence. Thanks for any comments!