Hello Everyone,

It has taken me a year to decide to get banded. I finally told my doctor my plans and she is super supportive but dragged her heels on all of my paperwork and as I'm researching more myself I'm finding she hasn't even paid attention to the pre-op requirements (BCBS) I need a psyche eval and a pre/post nutrition appointment, etc. So any advice? I am 3 months into my 6 month medically supervised diet with this doc but I'm worried that she's not doing much work and I'm not sure I know how to file the paperwork my insurance is claiming she should be filing... HELP

If you have found a band surgeon, they can help you along. You really only need your PCP for a referral and the 6 month diet. Your surgeon can recommend the dr for the psyc eval and the other tests. They know where you will be going for the surgery. They also have nutritionists that they use for their pre and post op diets. If you have already attended a seminar, then call thier office and see what they think your next step needs to be. Congratulations on being halfway through with your 6 month diet. That is the longest part.

Thank you for the great advice. I have my surgery consult scheduled for May (which was the earliest I could get in). Hoo-ray. My surgeon's office said they would take care of all of the referrals. Thanks again!:ohmy:

You are welcome