I just attended a seminar facilitated by the most professional Dr. Afram and his cordial staff. I am feeling more and more like WLS is the path I need to take.  My first question to this group, however, is about payment.  While I realize all insurance plans may have different coverages, I was advised by Dr. Afram's staff of a flat $1,500. 00 fee that I will be responsible for paying 7 days before my surgery date.  This was explained to me well before we knew whether my insurance plan covers WLS or not; in fact, we have not even reached the stage where we apply for approval.  I have had several friends undergo various versions of WLS in several different states, but none of them have encountered such an out-of-pocket expense that is assessed regardless of insurance coverage.  Can anyone provide any further clarity?  Thanks! :)

HIGHLIGHTS

• We ask for your help in gaining sponsors by filling out our viewer survey.
• Answering the constant request for a show highlighting the types of bariatric surgeries.
• It used to be just the Roux-en-y that was getting attention.
• We take a look at gastric banding.
• The main choices in banding are The Lapband & The Realize Band.
• Post your banding question in our Bandsters forum.
• Good and evil voices in your head.
• The battle of the maple donut
• A recipe for a yummy quiche lorraine
• I’m pinching your head!

In episode 11, We talk about the need to change your lifestyle during the “WLS Honeymoon Period", spend some time avoiding cross addtions, and introduce you to a site from one of the first BTV fans.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Weight Loss Surgery Honeymoon Period.
• The first year to 18 months the weight just comes off.
• You have to change your habits during the Honeymoon Period.
• Are you at risk of a cross addiction?
• Cross addictions like shopping, drinking, gambling etc…
• How to avoid cross addictions.
• A blog site from one of BTV’s first fan.

LINKS

• Smaller by the Day Blog