Jodi73

Just wondering if anyone was nearby? I have only just started this process, and have my initial consultation on 3/10. I attended a seminar a few weeks ago, and was told there was an upfront fee of around $750, to cover nutrition, tests, etc. This clininc was with Foothills Weight Loss Ctr. Drs. Ray and Colquitt. They also said this fee was not covered by insurance. Is this normal? We have an EAP(Employee Asst. Prg.) that covers any type of councelling up to 5 visits for free. I wonder if that would be sufficent for ins pourposes? Guess I am just curious what experiences some of you may have had. I would love to have someone close to chat and compare notes with! Thank you! Jodi

I am just starting this journey, and was initialy just considering the lap band. Now, after reading LOTS of posts on here and other boards, I am concerned about the lap band, and the SLOW and difficult road it is to loose weight with it. If I wanted it to be that slow and hard, I woudl try once agian to do this on my own. MAybe I am afraid that I will go to this drastic measure, and even it wont work. It seems Gastric Bypass has a more dramatic, easier result, although it is a much more invasive procedure and not reversable like the band. I guess my question is: Who is on the fence? If you decided one way or the other, why, and are you happy with it? I am really strugling right now, and I want to make the right decision for myself, and my future. Thank you, Jodi

AIT>>> I have Aetna too...I am just starting this process, and am scheduled to go to a seminar on 2/19. I researched Aetna's website, and it looks like they only "technicaly" allow Gastric Bypas, with all the stipulations met of course. Can you tell me what type of plan you have? Yes, I'm nosey! :thumbdown: I am paranoid that I will get my hopes up, then get shot down by insurance. We really can't afford to do this out of pocket. I can't wait to start this process, I only hope my insurance allows me to finish it! By the way, I agree with several others in this thread, go above this pidly office worker you are dealing with, I am sure the higher ups want your business more than she does!

Everything all the others said... Plus...being able to cross my legs like a lady should Riding bikes with my daughter Hiking with my husband NOT BEING TIRED!!