Hello everyone! I am new on here but have been reading lots of posts and they have great information in them! I was hoping I could get some advice as to how to begin the journey to get banded. The only things I have done so far is a lot of research and spoke with my insurance carrier(BCBS) to see if it was covered and it is!!! They said I need a referral and to see a dietician and pyschologist, do i just see my regular family dr to get these referrals? Any info to point me in the right direction would be great! THANKS!!

I would do a Google search for Bariatric surgeons in my area. Most surgeons have regular free seminars. Attend a couple that way you will learn a lot about surgery and get a feel for different surgeons...go to at least two different seminars if possible. While there, ask if they accept your insurance.

I would assume you need a referral to see the surgeon (may want to check on that). If so, go to your family doctor to get the referral. I recommend you see the surgeon first. He/she will probably have an insurance coordinator that can handle the rest of the hurdles for you. And he/she will walk you through the psych, dietician and all the other stuff based on the requirements of both the surgeon and your insurance company.