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My insurance is TRS Aetna and the require a multi disciplinary surgical prep regimen. Has anyone run into this? I am ok with the consultation with a dietician and decreased calorie diet (dietician can help with that too), but who in the heck does a behavior modification program? Where can I get that? I have to start on an exercise regimen, supervised by an exercise therapist or qualified personnel. Who would do this? I dont want to pay anymore money that I have to. Can my general doctor do it? I do not want to be denied coverage. Any help is appreciated!

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Do you have a surgeon already? I didn't have to do as many things as you list but the bariatric coordinator at the surgery center had people for all my insurances requirements.

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I know who I want to use and have been in contact with them. She has hooked me up with a nutritionist. I do need to talk to her again and find out if the surgeon can do the rest. My only issue is that I live 5 hours away. That is the closest in network doctor. It is ridiculous! I wanted to do all I could locally to keep from traveling so much; that is why I feel so overwhelmed I think.

Which surgery did you have and how are you doing with it?

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I'm having lap band next month. I'm super excited and ready to go!

I had to travel about 40 minutes to the nearest surgeon and all the people I used were near the surgery center. My travel wasn't as long but they worked hard at getting multiple appointments on the same day so I didn't have to make as many trips. Maybe if you explain your situation they will be able to help you.

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