Ok i am hoping to get my surgery done at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell, LA. I dont even know where to begin... Any help?

Research the Bariatric practice there first.If you're going through insurance, find out what surgeons are participating with your insurance company. Don't always go with convenience. Research the Bariatric practices' who are covered by your insurance company. Are they board certified? Do you know other's who have had their surgery by this practice? After all this, once you choose a doctor, call their office to see if and when they have a seminar and make an appt. At that time, if you're comfortable, they typically have a surgical coordinator there who will make an appointment for you for an initial visit with the doctor and staff. Good luck.

Ok, thanks. Yes, this is where my dad had his surgery so i feel comfortable with them.

If your dad already had surgery with them and you're confident in them to do yours, the next step would be to call them and get their seminar schedule. Almost all bariatric surgeons in the United States require attending one, plus you will learn a lot of good information there. At that point, someone at the center should step in and guide you through the rest of the approval process.

Also, research Lap-Band like crazy. Knowledge is going to be a huge asset to you during all this, so make sure to really understand it and what to expect before you are wheeled into surgery. I see far too many people go into this ignorant to the facts and they struggle bad after because of it. So, do your homework and educate yourself on all things Lap-Band.

Best wishes to you!

Ok, thank you so much this helps me alot!!