Preparing for the LAP-BAND Procedure
- Nutritional counseling
- Emotional support
- Insurance assistance
- Pre-operative testing
- Anything else you need to ensure a successful outcome.
How Soon Can I Have the Procedure?
In total, you will need to make about two or three visits to the DayOne clinic before your actual procedure for your preliminary medical assessment, psychological evaluation, nutritional counseling, and pre-operative testing. Please note that the timing for the completion of these steps and the scheduling of surgery varies from patient to patient, based on whether or not you are paying for the operation yourself (approximately two to four weeks) or seeking insurance coverage for the procedure.
The length of the process when insurance is involved depends on how long your insurance company takes to approve the lap-band procedure. This could be anywhere from two weeks to six months. We know that once you decide to have the weight loss surgery you would like to have it done as soon as possible, and that is why we always inform our patients immediately after they receive approval.
Once the results of the pre-operative tests have been evaluated and you have been medically cleared by the physician, your surgery date will be scheduled. If you decide to become a patient in our downtown Chicago clinic, your lap-band procedure will most likely be performed at our location at 900 N. Michigan Avenue Surgical Center. If you would like to read more about our outpatient facility, please click here for more information.
After your surgery has been scheduled, our entire team continues to help you mentally and physically prepare for the procedure. The day before your surgery you will receive a pre-operative call by our nursing staff to provide you with instructions (what you can eat before surgery, what you should bring with you, what you can wear, etc.) and answer any of your last-minute questions.
Throughout the process, we will make sure that you understand exactly what to expect immediately before, during and after the lap-band procedure to eliminate any anxiety you might have.
LAP-BAND Aftercare
Our care, support, and guidance begin at your first consultation and continue for years after your surgery. We are committed not only to helping you prepare for surgery, but also to helping you prepare for life with the band. The procedure is just the beginning from our perspective; we are dedicated to continuing to support you at every step until you have succeeded at reaching your weight loss goal.
If you have more questions regarding scheduling or the outpatient surgery center, please call our Chicago clinic at (312) 239-3838.
