Hello all I just made my first steps into lap-band surgery,

I contacted the Doctor to find out if my insurance would cover

the surgery and find out what all I have to do to get to my band

date. I think this is the best thing I'v done for ME in a very long time.

I'm always takeing care of others now it's my turn. Can't wait to

chat more and oh the questions I will have.

Best Wishes

Karen:thumbup:

start getting all of your dr visits paperwork from the last yr or so they need to contain documentaion that you and your dr talked weight loss and food changes. also write down any diet plans or pills you may have tried from just any store. and gyms or exercise places you may have attended. if you have more than one dr get letters from all of them recommending this surgery for you. this is not a quick process and your insurance will try and deny you without every little duck in a row. it took me a yr of fighting mine they got sick of me and approved it. oxox

I, too, have decided to take the lap band plunge and this is my first post. My appointments have all been scheduled and should coincide with my insurance approval. I hope to be scheduled for surgery in early September. I cannot believe I'm actually doing something for myself for a change. I'm so looking forward to this. I'm at an age now where I don't want to be gorgeous, don't want to be "svelt", just want to be healthy and play with the grandchildren without looking stupid. It took me six tries to get onto a float in the pool last week. The boys thought Nanny was pretty funny and, now that I look back on it, I guess maybe it was. I probably could've won $10,000 on America's Funniest Home Video's. Luckily, the pool water hid my tears. I can't remember when I've looked forward to so many doctors visits but it'll be well worth it for me to have my healthy me back again. Would like to hear from others my age with tips and pointers, do's and don'ts.

Hey Karen,

Congratulations on taking that first step! I've contacted a surgeon's office too to ask for some additional info. Which surgeon did you contact? I'm calling Monday to make an appt to talk to my PCP. I've done my diet history. I contacted my insurance and found out they cover WLS and got a list of their requirements. I think i meet them all, except need a psych eval. Good luck to you!

Pat

Hi to all of you and Im here also researching and contacting my insurance about the requirements. Ive been seen before about weight related issues But I dont have any you know health problems other than artritis and Im 27 yrs old and 239 as of yesterday so I dont have many high hopes as far as my ins co paying for anything. But I guess I have to stay positive.

Has everyone pretty much got the ball rolling for surgery?:tt2:

Relovlee,

Don't ever give up hope! They say if you are denied to appeal and appeal and appeal. I'm really just starting the process. Really just made up my mind that i want this. So, nothing about surgery yet.

Pat

:thumbup:Thanx so much Pat for the pat on the back I appreciated that and needed to hear it its sooo frustrating. At this point Im probably going to have to self pay which my hubby and I really dont care too much because at this point im so ready for some results its been 7 yrs since i was a decent size and im sure he's ready to see a smaller me too. I hope everyone is doing well.

Good luck to you! Keep us informed of how you are progressing!

Pat

welcome to LBT. best of luck to you.