Hi Everyone... my name is Maria... I am 33 years old, i am a married mom of two little ones.. 5 year old little girl and a one year old little boy. I have been enjoying reading in your forum... I am new to all of this. I have been overweight my whole life, im sure thats not new to hear. I am seriously considering the banding. I have an appt today with my general dr.. and i am going to mention it to him today. Are there any other steps i need to take..? Should i call my insurance company??? Thanks for all your help and guidance

Welcome to message boards!

I would call your insurance company to find out if they cover the procedure and if they do, find out what their requirements are. I've seen many times that people go through the whole process only to find out in the end that their insurance won't cover the surgery. If they do cover it, find out if you need a referral and find out who is an authorized surgeon. You will then be on you way once you've met their guidelines.

Good luck to you!

thank you so much... i am calling them now

i called my insurance and they cover it... and i went to my GP tonight and he gave me a referral for a surgeon... i am going to the seminar next saturday... YAY i have started the process...

Congrats, you are on your way!

Hey newbie yes call your insurance co. To make sure they pay for it most co. Do and if this is something you really want to do go for it this has to be about you i have surgery next wed. Th 20th. I have alos been overwieght all my life and i finally said no more i have to do this . My pastor preached a sermon about we do some things to our selves and this is one of them so we have to get this off ourselves. Good luck

Thank you very much for the words of encouragement. I was suppose to attend the seminar on saturday But it was rescheduled to Sept 20th :thumbup: Im looking foward to it though