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Hello I am from Central Illinois and I am waiting on approval from my insurance. My last appointment with the surgeon was May 29. So I am just looking for someone close who I can talk to. I would like someone who has been through the surgery or is where I am.

I was considering self pay and my husband and I were wondering if the insurance would ever cover the fills or if there is problems with the band down the road. I didn't know if it was something they would consider pre exsisting and not cover it for a period of time or if they would never cover it. I have BCBS of IL if anyone knows. Thanks.

Let us know what you find out.

Is there anyone on here who is from Northwest Ohio? That is were my sister lives and she is considering having lapband. Her insurance does not cover it so anybody knowing anything about lapband in that area would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

I have been denied three times by BCBS of IL and now I have t write an appeal to go with my surgeons appeal. I was wondering if anyone else has been is this situation and what kind of things you said in your appeal. I am very frustrated at this point. I don't know how much longer I can do this. The approval process is very stressful. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Thank you everyone all the support really helps.

They said they needed more paper work and the surgeon wasn't giving them what they asked for. But the surgeons office said they sent thm what they needed. so it was a big mess.

That would be great thank you.

Around the Toledo area.

Thank you the numbers help alot. One way or another I will get banded just waiting to see if insurance will pay for it or not.

I know lapband surgerys vary in price but I'm not sure if my insurance will pay for mine and was wondering what everyone else has paid and what exactly that covers like fills, post op appoinments?

Congrats glad to hear you got your approval. I hope to hear something next week I was denied again. I am hopeing they will approve me. I'm so happy for you you will have to keep us updated.

Thank you that helps. I am gonna wait on my insurance just want to know kinda what to expect if it doesn't cover it.

Guess I am more in between Central and Southeren Illinois

WHere are you at in Ohio?

Thank you so much it is always nice to be supported by people. I do have a great support in my husband he supports every decision i have made. Again thank you.

I was just wondering if anyone has had lapband over a failed bypass. I heard Carnie Wilson did it but wondered if anyone on here is in that situation.

THat is horrible I didn't realize there were so many. I did decide to get the lapband. I am a former bypass patient. It was really hard for me to talk about it I didn't want anyone to know. I feel like I completely failed.. I do feel blessed that I am haveing a second chance at losing weight. I am totally focused and ready to start this new journey. I am ready to change my life for good. I am waiting on insurance to approve the surgery. Hopefully not much longer. Thank you for your comment it helped alot.

That is awesome I hope the wish the best for the both of them.

That is awesome Congratulations. How long have you been waiting? Good Luck on the start of your journey.

Thank you JessRess. Maria the waiting is driving me crazy too. I just had my last appointment last week and the nurse said 2-4 weeks before I will here from the insurance. I think I will call BCBS next week to see how things are going.

Has anyone with BCBS of IL ever been denied? I am waiting on my approval I'm just alittle paranoid and nervous.]

DId they send you a letter or call you?