Anyone from Memphis? What Dr. are you using?

I know it's usually up to the dr or your insurance but what is required before the surgery?

I know it's usually up to the dr or your insurance but what is required before the surgery?

for me it was seminar, PCP recommendation letter, 3 months weight ins, Cardiologist approval letter, Psychologist approval letter, Surgeon recommendation, Dietitian or nutritionist visit.

Thanks

My surgery date is September 4th, 2013

Dr. Wegner did my surgery. What doctor are you seeing?

I have Dr. Wegner too! I'm scheduled for November 5th

That's good congrats

I have Dr. Wegner too! I'm scheduled for November 5th

Awesome! Good luck!

I have Dr. Wegner too! I'm scheduled for November 5th

Awesome! Good luck!

Dr. Wegner did mine 2 years ago and he's awesome!!! I've lost 120 lbs! He's very smart and good at what he does! His dietitians and staff help me and are great every time I call!! I'm thankful he was my dr!

It's been awhile since this topic was active, but I just wanted to add that Dr. Wegner did my surgery on March 13. I really like him and all his staff. For anybody new here looking at surgeons in Memphis, let me say that I absolutely DO NOT recommend Dr. Woodman. I used him for my lap band in 2004, and unless he's undergone a complete personality change, he was horrible. He's probably a good surgeon, but I left his office in tears every time I went. He's just mean and doesn't understand why anybody should have a weight problem. Avoid him at all costs!

I've heard that too about Dr woodman. Buy heard his surgeries are successful for the most part. I used Weaver.

I've heard that too about Dr woodman. Buy heard his surgeries are successful for the most part. I used Weaver.

Just joined this site and doing some research. I saw where Dr. Weaver did your surgery. Congrats on your weight loss! I am waiting on final approval from BCBS IL for approval. Dr. Weaver will be performing my sleeve. What procedure did you have? I have done all the preliminary requirements. Everything was submitted on 3/28. Anxiously waiting for it to be finalized.

I've heard that too about Dr woodman. Buy heard his surgeries are successful for the most part. I used Weaver.

Just joined this site and doing some research. I saw where Dr. Weaver did your surgery. Congrats on your weight loss! I am waiting on final approval from BCBS IL for approval. Dr. Weaver will be performing my sleeve. What procedure did you have? I have done all the preliminary requirements. Everything was submitted on 3/28. Anxiously waiting for it to be finalized.

Dr. Weaver is my surgeon too! I'm nervous and excited. My pre-op appointment is 4/14 and I was wondering what to expect.

Just joined this site and doing some research. I saw where Dr. Weaver did your surgery. Congrats on your weight loss! I am waiting on final approval from BCBS IL for approval. Dr. Weaver will be performing my sleeve. What procedure did you have? I have done all the preliminary requirements. Everything was submitted on 3/28. Anxiously waiting for it to be finalized.

Dr. Weaver is my surgeon too! I'm nervous and excited. My pre-op appointment is 4/14 and I was wondering what to expect.

I'm assuming it's the same as Dr. Wegner, so just in case they haven't told you (they didn't tell me), expect to be there all day. You first wait around for a group meeting with the nutritionist to go over the liver shrink diet, then you see the doctor and the nurse practitioner. After that I was sent to the hospital for preop testing and to meet with the financial planner. I think I was there from 9-2 that day.

Thank you for your reply. I'm glad you told me about how long it would take so I can adjust my schedule at work. Will I be given my surgery date at this visit? If so how far out is it given, I have vacation planned in July and just want to be sure I will have enough time to heal before going.