Hello, I contacted a weight loss surgery center in my area by phone for information on the lap band and the first thing they did was take my insurance and contact information. A few days later they contacted me and told me that my insurance does cover such surgeries and they slated me to attend an orientation. They also said they whould be sending me a link to a video that I must watch (have not yet received the link) and that all of this must be done prior to a consultation. I am ok with doing these things but I was not given any further information on the procedure or the process leading up to or what to expect during and after? I have beed reading on line and on this forum and it sounds like there are a lot a variances but I was hoping some one could explain to me the general process and timeline from orientation to surgury date and beyond.

Thanks in advance

Erin

Thanks again for all your advice.

I went yesterday for my "orientation" it was a one on one with the doctor. I was told that my insurance had already been contacted and that I only needed to get an all clear for sugery from my primary as well as a my history of being over weight for at least the past five years. The doctor told me that there would be a two week liquid pre op diet and that the surgery could happen in as little as 4 weeks from now. I will also have to see a nutritionist (19th) and a pcychiatrist before hand.

That is a lot faster than I was expecting wich is great, I suspect that it will go slower than that though.

I made a doctors appointment with my pc doc for monday, does any know what exactly I need to ask him for to give to the clinic? The lady at the clinic was not very clear and she was busy so I did not get a chance to ask her.

Thanks again for all the help

My pcp needed to request a chest X-ray, EKG and blood work. That was part of the form my surgeon gave me to use. I'm not sure if it's a safe assumption for you. Maybe call your surgeons office and ask what they require.