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I have recently started looking into getting lap-band®® surgery. As stated in the title I have a BMI of 35, I’m not sure if what other problems I have would be considered a comorbidity. From what I can tell my insurance will cover the surgery with a BMI of 35 with one comorbidity. I am currently taking medication for Hypothyroidism, Low good cholesterol and depression….would any of these be considered a comorbidity? Thanks for any information you can give me! I also posted this in the insurance forum, but thought that maybe it didn’t belong there.

That is awesome! You are doing so great! I also have a family history of diabetes, my father had juvenile diabetes (not sure what type that is) and died from complications of his diabetes…something to do with his heart. I didn’t really know my father too well, so I’m not sure of the exact details of his death. Diabetes has always been a concern for me since it runs in every generation on my father’s side. I’ve been lucky so far and I don’t want to press my luck anymore. Thanks

Thank you….I’ll call my insurance company to find out.

I have recently started looking into getting lap-band® surgery. As stated in the title I have a BMI of 35, I’m not sure if what other problems I have would be considered a comorbidity. From what I can tell my insurance will cover the surgery with a BMI of 35 with one comorbidity. I am currently taking medication for Hypothyroidism, Low good cholesterol and depression….would any of these be considered a comorbidity? Thanks for any information you can give me!

I hope that it is enough, I go to a surgeon’s seminar next month. Thanks for your reply, what insurance do you have?