Hi,

I am considering the procedure and I have my first appointment with a Center in Hurst, TX. I'm not sure yet if my insurance will cover or not. I'm hoping they will be able to tell me for sure next week. I have UHC, but I'm getting mixed information. I'm getting pretty excited, but I'm also pretty nervous.

I have a question for anyone that has used Dr. Marsden or Dr. Kim. Anything you can tell me about the process would be appreciated. After the intial info meeting, what happens? What are the usual steps?

I was first looking at Dr. Marsden, but then I understand that Dr. Kim may have a better price for self pay if I have to go that route.

Thanks for any help.

hey i used dr richard carter carterlapband.com i also had uhc....if your bmi is over 40 you should not have a problem with getting approved

Whether the surgery is covered is totally based on if your insurance has an exclusion. It's usually pretty clear if bariatric surgery is covered or excluded.

I had my surgery done at the clinic in Hurst. I had the most awesome nurse when I was in recovery. Anyways..... I used Dr. Adam Smith. I also had my 1st fill this past Monday at the clinic. You have a choice of either filling at Dr. Smith's office or the clinic. The clinic is closer to my home.

Good Luck.

I've heard several people say that they loved Dr. Marsden. I don't have any personal experience with him but have heard good things. Good luck!

I had surgery April 9th, 2007.

I'm happy with my doctor and progress...I've had a total slow down of weight loss the last two months but...it's for a life time not a race.

There's NO pre-surgery diet...and he's aggressive with fills. He always uses fluro to check out the band and the fill...that's so very important.

Good Luck!

I just had my surgery on the 3-4-2007 I used Dr. Marsden. I think he is wonderful. He answered all my questions. My surgery went great. I was back to work on 3-6-2008. I also have UHC and you will need to get 5 years of wieght history and whatever else you policy my require. But I would use Dr. Marsden if you have the chance. I can't say enough good about him.

Thank you for your opinions and experience. I am going to go with Dr. Kim because my insurance requirements are higher than I first thought. 40+ with 2 co mobidities. It's my employer's requirements. I don't have any co mobidites "yet", and I don't want to wait for them to develop. How stupid is that?

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