clovermeg

Since you had the lapband, and if so, how was it? I know this is a wierd question but...I'm contemplating the lapbad and was curious as to what would happen if I had a stomach virus and needed to toss my Cookies? Would it just not come up? Would I choke?

Thank you! I have an appointment with a psychologist in two weeks. I didn't know if it would be okay to ask the insurance company those questions....

Did you try this website http://www.bcbsmo.com/ ?

Is there anything I can do (gather paperwork, contact insurance company, etc...)before my first appointment with the surgeon so that I can move the process along quicker? I do know that the lap band is available under my insurance b/c I called with the CPT code.

What's the difference between the Inamed band and the VG band?

Ok, I'm a newbie here and feeling a little overwhelmed...and don't really know where to post this.....so Does anyone have any insight as to what I should expect at the seminar & first Dr. appt? What I mean is if my insurance covers the procedure and I've met my deductible, will I have to pay anything upfront? Also do you know if I will have to obtain medical records from past doctors? I mean I could go back to when I was 10, 19 years ago and I'm positive it says "overweight kid." I have Carefirst BCBS, basically federal. I'm just wondering what to expect???? :eek: Thanks in advance.

I'm going for a seminar on July 12th to see "Dr. V" in Charlotte, NC.....anyone else have experiences with him???? I look forward to getting a ton of information from everyone (and eventually helping others out)!