Hi! I'm going to a seminar on Thursday, seems to be a Q&A session. What I'm really wondering is what to expect when I schedule my surgical consult. What really happens at this appointment?

shelly, Basically, they will weigh you measure your ht. calculate bmi listen to heart and lungs,look at your abdomen. My surgical office then gave me a packet of Info which tells you what they require you to do before surgery. Also every insurance company has different requirements regarding the approval process. My advice start with your insurer find out all of their pre req. so you will be well informed what steps you need to take and document. ie, nutritional counseling, psychology appt.It sounds complicated but just make a list and start checking things off. Good Luck!

Hi Shelly - my consult sounds like it was pretty much the same as Maggies, except that they had already verified my benefits with BCBS. Along with the packet of info for psych visits, bloodwork, etc they included a breakdown of what I should expect to pay for the entire process.

Thanks guys! I'm nervous about the whole process, even the seminar, but very excited and ready to get started!:biggrin:

Hey Shelley

I went to my first consult today also.... Don't be nervous.. it was a total breeze.. Filled out about 10 pages of paperwork...Met with the doc.. He just explained how the lapband worked, let me ask my questions, and said I was a perfect candidate and we'd go from there... Best of luck to you.

Tiffany