Hello eveyone. New to the site. I have the very first visit with the Lap Band doctor Aug 7th. My insurance company gave me the OK as far as coverage was concerned as long as certain criteria was met. I was just wondering how long after the initial visit with the LB doctor does the surgery happen providing all the requirements are met? I have read through a few of the cases where some people waited over a year. What is the norm? I have Highmark PPO Blue for insurance. Thanks for the input

My first consult was Sep. 06 and I'm having surgery Aug 1st. 11 months for me.

Steve

My first seminar was June 20. Met with the Dr. after the seminar and scheduled the surgery the same evening. My surgery is Aug 1. I could of done it the next week but my schedule wasn't open until Aug 1. So I only have 2 days to go. I am both scared to death of this decision and life change...and...so excited about the surgery I can't sleep.

Good luck to you and I hope for a quick turn around for you.

My first seminar was June 20. Met with the Dr. after the seminar and scheduled the surgery the same evening. My surgery is Aug 1. I could of done it the next week but my schedule wasn't open until Aug 1. So I only have 2 days to go. I am both scared to death of this decision and life change...and...so excited about the surgery I can't sleep.

Good luck to you and I hope for a quick turn around for you.

Are you covered by insurance? If so didn't they ask for certain requirements before approval. I heard in some cases where they required meeting with a nutritionist for at least a six month period before any approval.

I have Aetna. I had to have blood work done and an EKG. That was it.

It will take about 2 or 3 months for my insurance to kick in they are very slow so I am paying cash. I don't want to wait and then find out for some obscure reason they turn me down. I know some insurance companies require a 6 month study with a nutritionist under your Dr.s care. Don't want to wait for that. I will have gained another 25 pounds in 6 months at the rate I am gaining. Almost 16 pounds since my Mom died in March.

Good luck to you.

Nancy