Hello Everyone,

I just found this site a few days ago. I'm sure glad I did! :clap2:

I'm so confused about the first steps to take. I have seen my pcp and he agrees with my decision. I have contacted insurance to check on the criteria etc., I am going to a seminar on 08/08/07. Where do I go from here? Will they direct me at the seminar?

I'm lost.....:help:.

Welcome! They will tell you step by step what you need to do. It may seem a little overwhelming, but before you know it you will have a date. Each practice is a little different, Mine offers sessions with a physical trainer, and support group within the practice. I have not regreted for 1 second, as a matter of fact my husband is being banded on 8/20/07. It will be interesting to see his pain tolerence, compared to mine.

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Yep, you'll get direction at your seminar. Take your calendar with you, they ususally have the opportunity to make an appointment for a first consultation at the seminars. But I just wanted to add that if your insurance company will allow you to go to different doctors, I'd go to each one of their seminars. I shopped the couple of choices I had.

There is a FAQ and references Forum here and in it you will find a thread about questions to ask your doctor, I'd print it off and take it with you to each seminar.

Good luck!

Hi Dorthy

Welcome! Read and investigate lots! Always remember that everyone is different so what you read may not be the case for you! Wish you best of success! :confused:

Hi Dorothy. They probably will direct you at the seminar. You most likely will have to have blood work, psych eval and meeting with a nutritionist. Hopefully your insurance will cover everything for you. Mine did, accept fot the fills.

Thanks to everyone for the info! I am just at the beginning of my journey. Lots of great info on here. I will be reading all night.