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Congrats... I'm right behind you my apptment is the 29th.. Make sure you tell me all about it..:thumbup:

I'd start shopping around for a new DR.. 2000 is kinda extreme in my book.. That's what insurance is for..

I have never heard of a consultation fee with insurance.. The Dr's office charges a non refundable 200+ consultation fee on top of my insurance. Anyone else have to pay this?I've never heard of paying anything outside of the deductable or copays so this is new to me. They told me this is across the board so please give me some feedback... Kristy

Wow.. That's horrible.. Maybe you can be referred to another DR that considers your desires as well as his own.. Stay positive.. Things seem to always work out in the end..

Thanks everyone.. The fee itself is actually $285 and it's not such a big deal, but I have never heard of anything like this before so I always question the new.. When I met the DR I got a very good feeling about him.. It was almost weird.. So I guess i will go ahead and prepare to see him again on the 29th.. Thanks Again Everyone!!!

They told me it was on top of the insurance. Everyone that comes in the door pays it.. I asked and they said it's something that everyone does.. I thought it sounded fishy so before paying it I thought I'd research it to see if everyone is truely paying it before searching for another DR.

I have allergies also.. Thanks for the heads up...

I had Implanon as well.. I got it installed right after my last baby was born.. I gained when I was supposed to be losing baby weight I was gaining not to mention that I bled for 4 months.. After six I was done.. I ended up going and get a Paraguard (copper IUD). My cycle is heavier but it's not longer and I don't bleed inbetween.. I love it. I also like knowing that Paraguard has no hormones. Though not everything works for everyone. I hope the Implanon works for you..

I totally understand the seminar is 1 1/2 hours from my home so I'll be traveling also. When your passionate about something it's hard not to worry. This surgery is more than i have to pay so I just hope we both make the cut..

Hi everyone, My name is Kris.. I decided about a week or so ago that it was in my best interest to pursue lapband surgery. My BMI is 41 being that i'm 5'3 and 232 lbs. My seminar is next week. They say I'll make my appointment with the dr there..I'm looking forward to it.. Any info and advice is welcomed.. I have UHC insurance my hubby works for Union Pacific any with experience with this insurance.. Please Advise..

Now you've got me stressed.. I'm far behind you I have my seminar to make the appointment next week. I have UHC also thru my hubby's job Union Pacific.. I hope I make the cut too.. I'm sure since your surgeons office knows the deadline they will work with you..