Hi all,

I made the decision today that I need to change. I am getting insurance soon. It should start on Dec.1. How long should I wait before I start the banding process? Also do all doctors have the same pre op tests? If anyone could reccomend someone on long island that could help me and not make me go to 50 appointments before surgery I would appreciate it. I know there is a need for a lot of the visits, esp the psych and nutritionist, but i don't see how 3 cardiology appointments will help.

Thanx for any info.

I would start the process as soon as possible as all insurances have different requirements, like doctor supervised weight loss programs, so the sooner you know what they require, the sooner you can meet the requirements.

As for a doctor, can't help there, as I am in Florida, but good luck to you with your decision.

Sam

Seduve is right. Start as soon as you can to get the information you need. Start researching the doctors in your area and you can probably hit some of the info sessions alot of the surgeons have them. I'm from Rockland County, N.Y. and used Dr. Christine Ren Fielding at NYU in Manhatten. I looked at the Doctors closer to me, but my insurance didn't cover them. I am pretty happy with NYU though.

Liz