I am a new member. I have been researching WLS for several years and have finally found a doctor nearby who does the lapband. Next step the paperwork UCK! Even If my insurance will not cover I am determined to have the proceedure. I have a 15 year old and a husband who need me.

Family sure gives us incentive, don't they! I have 2 kids and they are the main reason I am getting healthy!

Welcome to the board, you will be very happy here, I'm sure!

Hi Dede,

I wish you the best of luck with your insurance carrier. My road from decision to surgery was almost a year long, full of insurance battles, but I finally won. Stick to your guns and let us know if you have any questions on the way.

Nice to meet you! :mad:

Hi Dede,

Welcome!!! I felt the same way when they handed me the big pile of paperwork and I've had to learn a lot of patience along the way. I think all of the trouble will be well worth it once I'm in bandland!

Darcy

Hi Dede,

I was glad to see someone from the KC metro area!!!!! Who is your Dr.? What kind of insurance? I just got the paperwork filled out and had my first appt. on 4/9. Now it is the waiting game on the insurance. I have Cigna HMO and Humana. From what I have read - Cigna is not paying but Humana is much better. Time will tell.

Marilyn aka msks:cool: :mad:

I am seeing Dr Stephen Malley at the Headache & Pain Center. You can see more info at http://www.headacheandpaincenter.com/. Good Luck

Dr Stephen Malley is my doctor also. What did you think of him?Good Luck!!!

msks