So next week is my first appointment with my doc for lap band and ive read everywhere that its required to do diet for 3 months prior to getting scheduled for surgery. My question is, is it neccesary? I was working with my personal doctor for 6 to 9 months on loosing weight and I did loose some but gained it back very quick so thats when he referred me to this bariatric doc. So basically I just want to know if I have to diet again for another 3 months if ive tried for 9 months already and my doc is giving me a letter that says all that? Any answers would help a lot

I think the answer depends on you, your doctor and your insurance.

I worked with my PCP for six months for the documentation my insurance (aetna) needed. That was one of the "checklist" of things I needed. Psych, sleep study, support group mtg, seminar, dietitian, once that checklist was completed Aetna approved and surgery scheduled. there has been no second diet, though we are always on diets, right?

Of course I have I have my prep diet in front of me. Surgery 12/14.

Steve

Thank u so much for ur feedback I appreciate it.

so it is different w/ each insurance?? will my insurance reguire a psych eval??

i just finishing doing WW - did great, but everytime i lose 60-70lbs it comes back on . everytime!!

so i hope i don't have to.

is the information seminar helpful??

From what I hear here, yes they are similar but different.

Every session has been worthwhile.

Stve