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I have finally decided to have the Lap Band and improve my quality of life for the better! I am very excited that I have made this decision. My husband is very supportive and so far I have not told anyone else in my family or his... I know I will come across some negative people and I would like to know what to say and how to really handle them. Thank you for your input!

I know there are different sizes of Lap Band capacities (10 cc, 14 cc, etc...), how is it determined who gets what? Also I'd like to know if you have the Lap Band already in place, what size do you have and why...? Thanks!

Thank you all for your responses...It has cleared up a lot!

Hi! I am a newbie and I started my lap band journey on 6/26/12 (attending the seminar). I am 44 years old and have a BMI of 37.5. I have also been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I know that BCBS requires at least one comorbidity if a BMI that is lower than 40. I am wondering if anyone is going through the same situation as me (or similar). I am still going through the early process, but wanted to know if BCBS has given anyone a hard time about approving the lap band procedure (with a BMI < 40 and at lease one comorbidity). Thank you for your input in advance.