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Oh noooo.... you sound like me. I have an MBI of 35.44 with HBP and family history of morbid obesity and diabetes. My husband and I have both been approved for the 6 months dietitian (his MBI is much higher then mine). I wondered if it meant we would be approved for the surgery if we got approved for the dietitian. What type of insurance do you have? I have an *** with Anthem Blue Cross of California 10/100.

I am trying to figure out if my Blue Cross of California *** 10/100 is going to cover the lap band for my husband and I. We both went to our PCP requesting the lapband. My husband would be considered morbid obese (not sure of his BMI) and my BMI is 35.44. We both have high blood pressure with long family history of obesity and diabetes in our family (parents & sibblings). We each received an authorization to attend the required 6 months of dietitian classes. I understand it is a requirement prior to having any weight loss procesure to attend the 6 month classes and a siminar on lapband/gastric bypass as well as psych exam. I'm just not real real clear if getting the authorization for the dietitian means we will each get the authorization approved for the surgery once completed all requirements. It seems by what I have read on this site, my husband will be approved as he has a much higher MBI.... not sure on myself. Has anyone received approval with BMI of 35.44 with one comorbidities. Really hoping for some help here... thanks