Question:
Who is responsible for the referral to the plastic surgeon?

I'm 9 months 2 weeks and 2 days post-op LAP RNY (9/3/02). Just wondering who it would be~the surgeon that did my WLS or my PCP that is responsible for the referral to a plastic surgeon?    — yourdivaness (posted on June 19, 2003)

June 19, 2003
If your insurance is paying, its your PCP. If not expecting insurance to pay, none required.
   — bethybb

June 19, 2003
DItto..if it's covered under your ins, then the PCP does a referral, unless you are PPO or EPO, in which case YOU do the work, but beware>>>use a participating PS or you'll have higher out of pocket expenses. If it's not covered, feel free to use whoever you prefer and be smart>>>NEGOTIATE A GOOD FEE, especially if you will eventually have more than one PS procedure. (I had three and negotiated discount rates with each) Another thing that helps is bringing a friend and asking for a reduction in fees if you both use him. Good luck, Diane N http://www.WeightlossSurgery.ws
   — DianeN