I'm just starting the process & have no clue what to ask or where to start! I'm a little overwhelmed!

Don't be overwhelmed, it's important that you work with your Dr's office. First step is find out what your insurances requires. Then you want to work with the Dr in order to complete the required Pre-op tests, psyh evaluation and work with a nutritionist. Also you have to attend a seminar about weight loss surgery. Best of luck to you keep me posted:)

Hi I'm new also I have an apt tomorrow with the nutritionist. I have already been cleared by my own Psychologist I have bipolar disorder and they wanted his consent being I have an established Dr. I got my blood work done this morning and have my sleep study Thur night. My first apt with "True Results" was 1/11/11 and have been told I can expect to have surgery in early March. I've read that lots of people have to wait six months I have not been told that. I guess I should call my insurance co tomorrow to find out for sure. I also did not attend a seminar. I'm very happy to have found this forum. Thanks to all

Carol

I am new to this process as well. I have so many questions regarding the insurance part of it, but have found so many online resources as far as what to expect from the testing, pro-op and post operative parts.

I have UHC PPO and cant find any info regarding coverage...

hello, I was banded jan. 7, 2011..... My 1st visit to doctor was 1st wk in Oct. and I was approved within 10 days! I was so overwelmed and thought wow i must relly need it... lol ! As I spoke to staff at doctors office I realized time of approval is based on insurance. If you are wondering how long it would take for approval speak with insurance person at doctor's office. I waited until jan because I had to give notice at work to take leave. Good Luck!

I am new to the program also. Don't feel bad I am overwhelmed also, I have gone to the 1st seminar and had my first visit with my doctor, blood work and EKG done. I have an appointment on the 2nd of February to fo to class with the nutrionist and meet the pschlogist. I didn't realize that it was so many things that had to be done. Maybe we can go through this together and support one another. I m wondering what this sleep study is about. I love my doctor and his staff but I just want this to be closer to my new life. I'll keep you posed and you do the same.

I am new to this process as well. I have so many questions regarding the insurance part of it, but have found so many online resources as far as what to expect from the testing, pro-op and post operative parts.

I have UHC PPO and cant find any info regarding coverage...

Hi - I also have UHC PPO through my employer and I was approved for lap band on 1/14/2011 - took about 5-6 weeks from beginning to approval. i'm now working with the surgeon to establish a suitable date, hoping for early February.

. My wife was also approved and had the procedure on 12/15/2010. Her path was similar to mine, but she started in mid-October

Well good luck to all I have started the venture as well it was started on 12/7, got a call about a wk ago saying you have been approved then 2hours later they clled to schedule blood work for this friday then if all is well next week I will be banded but the problem is, what about post and pre op I feel like there is somthing that I should be doing that Im not doing not sure, an I called an they pretty much said take a chill pill

Thank you to everyone for your help! I've done bloodwork to rule out thyroid problems & am waiting on those results. I have contacted my insurance company & the procedure will be covered at 100%! I have scheduled to go to the seminar in 2 weeks so according to what you all are saying I'm on the right path! I guess the only thing I'm worried about now is the waiting part! I'm impatient!