Hello to all. I am so grateful to find this site. I am considering today the start of my band journey. (don't we always start on a Monday?)

I went to a psychiatrist today for clearance. Done..very easy. I went to my PMD today, asking for a letter of medical necessity. Not done...not so easy. I wasn't sure if I was putting the cart before the horse so to speak but I guess I was. He won't write the letter until I get the required tests done. ??? I thought the tests were to CLEAR you for surgery.? and that the letter of medical necessity was to get preauthorization FOR the surgery. I'm confused.:eek: Anyway, I will attend the seminar this Wednesday and find out what tests need to be done. I was hoping to hand in my letters...PMD, psych, and nutrition eval right at the seminar.

My insurance will cover 70% (I've already checked with them) so I guess being SO ready to do this...I was trying to get a jump start.

Can anyone share in what order these things are to be done ? Or how you all did yours ? I am going to Hackensack in NJ for my doc/procedure. Thanks all, can't wait to get this started !!!! :roll:

Welcome, Snaggletooth, I'm glad you found us, too!

I was private pay so I can't help you out with insurance issues, however, there is an insurance section with various threads you may want to check out.

Good luck with it all.

Snaggletooth,

Good luck! You may want to check with the surgeon and ask if they will take the 70% as payment in full along with everyone else involved with the surgery.

The primary MD is a few days before the surgery just to make sure your don't have a cold or anything out of the ordinary during surgery.

Good Luck to you

Thanks...I've posted my questions on the insurance forum...

Debbydo,

Did you have your band removed? Is your band not working anymore?

Hi y'all! Does anyone have any recommendations about lap band doctors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Specifically Grapevine/Southlake?

Thanks!