jstenulis

I am seriously considering the Lap Band for the very near future. I have only research online through friends. I was told today that the FDA lowered the requirements to enable those only needing to lose a little weight to receive this procedure. They say you can have a BMI of 30 now. Mine is 30.7. I have 63 pounds to lose to be at ideal what range. HOWEVER, I do NOT have diabetes, sleep apnea, and only a recent problem with hypertension with my levels being too high but doctor has not considered meds for that yet. I do HOWEVER, have hypothyroidism, PCOS, insulin resistance, and high fasting sugar levels, and osteoarthritis in my knees that comes and goes. I have a very high risk of diabetes as my father and his 2 brothers and dad, and my aunt, all have diabetes. I lost my mother to breast cancer a few years ago in which I am always warned about being overweight increases breast cancer odds. So, with all of that being said....do I have a leg to stand on for this surgery? I don't even want to attend a seminar if not. thanks so much in advance for any help you can give me!!!!

Well, from what I've read online, the FDA has lowered the requirements for Lap Band is a BMI of 30 of higher, with at least one other weight related issue. I guess the only real way to find out is to call Cigna and ask!