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Hi everyone...I have not been banned but I am very interested in doing so. I know my insurance will pay for it..I just don't know where to start. any suggestions would be great

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I called my insurance and also talked to someone at work about how to get started. I have to go to a center doc and hospital to get it done. Then now have to jump through all the hoops so I can get on surgery list and get it covered by insurance. I am looking forward to getting in done in May.

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you can either ask your doctor if (s)he can recommend anyone, or: go on line under lap band. It should be easy to find a site that offers info on seminars in your areas. Many doctors performing the surgery offer informational seminars, they will then set you up with appt's as needed if you're interested. After I went, I held off for a year giving dieting another try. I'm back, currently waiting for ins approval and a surgery date.

good luck

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Start with your insurance and find out WHICH lap band physicians are in your network. (Mine for example requires center of excellence docs, and the center my primary doctor originally sent me to did NOT accept my insurance).

Once you know which surgeons are approved by your ins, select from there a seminar (or two or three) to attend.

Once you find your center/surgeon, they'll help guide you through the rest of it.

Good luck!

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