lrhodes46

For all of you who have had lapband, did you ever get told you were crazy for thinking about it? I have my seminar this Saturday. You wouldnt believe the number of people who have told me to diet and exercise or that I'm just too lazy to do it the right way. I have tried all the diets: WW, Jenny Craig, HCG, diet pills, Nutrisystem, etc. I have lost 20 lbs or so and gained it back and then some. I am 5'0 and weigh 198. I have High blood pressure, high cholesterol and am pre-diabetic. I am so tired of losing it then gaining it back. My husband fully supports me in what I want but I am so tired of the negative comments from everyone else. I don't want to be skinny like I was before my son was born 26 years ago. I just want to be healthy and have a life and not stand on the sidelines when my grandkids want me to play because I get so out of breath. Any thoughts?

Thanks for all the positive thoughts! I think I'll just tell everyone that doesn't like my decision they can kiss it. Besides the money I save on meds and junk food can surely be saved for things like a vacation. Now I can't wait to attend my seminar on Saturday! This forum is the best for support!

Anyone have Cigna and had them pay for the lap and surgery? My policy says weight loss is not covered for gastric bypass surgery. But I had my insurance verified by the patient coordinator and she was told its covered if I meet their criteria. I was also told since I have a high deductible (which has been net) that I might have to pay fit the lap and device itself. She said that runs about $5000.00. But since my deductible is met shouldnt insurance cover the device? I really can't afford the 5000.00 since I paid for shoulder surgery 4 months ago in full. Anyone had anything like this with insurance. I go for my seminar next Saturday then I get my free consultation. Just hate to go and then get told I needthatmuch money.

Thanks. I will call them. I dont know if they told the patient coordinator that price because they assumed the doctor was out of network. I'm going through true results and one of their doctors is in network and the other two are not. Thanks for the link!