PammyC

Thanks for the responses everyone! Now my only question would be how to find a surgeon in my area that is covered by Kaiser. I could swear I a forum category about difference insurance options, but now I cant find it. So yes, that's the question. Where do I go to find out what doctors are available that are covered by Kaiser Permanente's insurance. Again, I love in SoCal.

I posted a very very long time ago about how to go through the process of getting a lap band, but that's all lost somewhere on this wild internet. I just have a question about how to start the process going. I went to my doctor a few months ago and asked about getting the lap band. She told me to "come back in 6 months" and signed me up for, what I believe was, a one time class. Which I didn't get to go to. I've lost a few pounds on my own, but nothing really significant. So my question is what do I do now? I'm not sure what she is expecting from me, or what to expect from her. Do I go back and tell her that I really want to have this procedure done? Or just ask for a referral? Or maybe circumnavigate my doctor and somehow find a surgeon first, and go through their requirements. Anyway, I guess it all comes down to this...I think my doctor may be resistant to this, but I feel that it's really the only thing that can help me after years of battling with my weight. How do I get her to go along with it? And to make it worse, the clock is ticking, my insurance will be up in a little over a year, so I'd like to get the big stuff out of the way while it's still covered. by the way, I have Kaiser Permanente and I'm in SoCal.

Hello everyone, I'm new here! I haven't started the process of pursuing the lap band, but I would like to as soon as possible. I have insurance through Kaiser Permanente. Assuming that they do cover the procedure, which I think they will considering my mom is a nurse and I have amazing insurance, where do I turn to? Should I bring up the topic with my doctor, or should I go to a surgeon for a consultation. And also, what doctors would yall recommend. I'm in southern california in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. I guess that is my question for now. Just how to take the first step. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everybody! I have luckily stumbled across this forum and I'm so glad I did. It seems nearly impossible to find decent, organized information about Lap Band on the internet. I have yet to start the whole process of actually discussing the procedure with a doctor, but I did ask my insurance (Kaiser) if it is covered. I've browsed the forums a bit and it seems that it is covered through KP. So now I am wondering what my first steps should be in the Lap Band process. What doctor should I talk to about this procedure? After that initial discussion I'm guessing I'd be referred somewhere. I'm just trying to get the gist of the beginning of the (what seems like a long) process. I guess, basically, I just need to know who is the first person I need to talk to in order to get the ball rolling.