Ashley2369 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi all I'm Ashley I have been researching on getting a lap band for over a year now and I am Ready where the heck do I start?? I went to seminars and at that time my insurance said no way they will not cover the surgury well as of this year I have Aetna HMO and they will cover 100 % so I called and set up another seminar then what? is there certian steps I need to go through I know I cant just walk in a get the surgury done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi all I'm Ashley I have been researching on getting a lap band for over a year now and I am Ready where the heck do I start?? I went to seminars and at that time my insurance said no way they will not cover the surgury well as of this year I have Aetna HMO and they will cover 100 % so I called and set up another seminar then what? is there certian steps I need to go through I know I cant just walk in a get the surgury done. How great... and, how lucky you are to have it covered 100%. I would talk to you insurance company and see what their rules and regulations are in regards to coverage. For example, will they only support certain surgeons? Will the support a surgeon outside of the USofA? I am sure there are many good surgeons out there, but I would recomment Dr. Ortiz in Mexico 100%. Congratulations on your decision! Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyagain Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 TIME to choose a md and make an appt, then the ball will cont to roll, or not depending on your insurance... Find a MD and make that appt now Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Agreed, you are so very lucky to have your procedure covered! Look around and find a doctor you really trust and then go from there. Also, I encourage you to take a good chunk of time and just start reading pasts posts on here. I spent hours when I first decided and read through here - even got a notebook and took lots of notes. I read back months past and got lots of information. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Agreed, you are so very lucky to have your procedure covered! Look around and find a doctor you really trust and then go from there. Also, I encourage you to take a good chunk of time and just start reading pasts posts on here. I spent hours when I first decided and read through here - even got a notebook and took lots of notes. I read back months past and got lots of information. Good luck! Shelby, Just wanted to say that I LOVE your new picture. You are looking great! Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Shelby,Just wanted to say that I LOVE your new picture. You are looking great! Kristy Thanks mam! Those pants are starting to get loose already which is exciting since that pic was only a week ago. I'm going through that no weight loss but losing inches phase which i'm fine with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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