Question:
The steps to wls?

I've contacted my ins company and they cover the surgey. So now what should I do to get the ball moving on WLS?    — Jaime Moore (posted on April 26, 2006)

April 26, 2006
Hi Jamie, I am in the process of getting insurance approval myself. But what I would suggest as a start is go to the your WLS journey on this sight, it is a step-by-step guide. If you click on home at the top, then you'll see your WLS journey, it has a wealth of info. You also need to find out what are your insurance companie's requirements for the surgery, like mine required, meidcally necessary, 40 BMI or higher, 12 consecuative(sp)months medically supervised weight loss attempt, over 18. So you will need to find out the requirements of your insurance, if you need a referral to a surgeon, or if not you need to make a appointment with one, once you decide WLS is right for you, and what type you want. Hope this helps, LOL Jen
   — jlflbf

April 26, 2006
JUST GO TO THE DOCTOR THAT IS NEAR YOU THAT YOU WANT TO DO THE SURGERY AND THEY WILL SET IT ALL UP... GOOD LUCK FLO
   — Flo

April 26, 2006
HI! i would suggest looking under local resources. I know that they list local seminars and support group meetings. I think Most Seminars are free. Usually there they can give you all kinds of info, you gt a chance to ask questions and they often give you what steps you should take next. Good Luck!
   — phranny19

April 27, 2006
I spoke with my GP (need a referral from him anyway). He told me about some of the hoops. I then contacted the surgeon I would be referred to, as well as the insurance company to confirm these "hoops".
   — fantum

April 28, 2006
Hi and congratulations on making this wonderful decision. I called local hospitals to find a weight management center, they had free seminars and they guided me the rest of the way. Good luck. You are worth it.
   — crazym68