Jenc2

Hey all! I am a 26 year old newleywed from South Carolina. No date set yet for my lapband, but I am attending my first seminar on Monday the 9th. I do have my mind made up that this is what I want, my only draw back is getting my insurance to pay for it. Any suggestions?? Can't wait to learn more from everyone and would love to see some before and after pictures of you too! Hope to hear from someone soon! Thanks!

funny thing is...i work for bcbs. i am a nurse for them. i would HOPE that it is approved. looking at a site now that was linked from something that you had posted that is really helpful on that end. thanks!

Thanks! I called and they said that it is not covered. However, I have BCBSSC and they have approved others that I know of for the same procedure. I hope to ge the ball rolling on monday. Cougrats on your weight loss so far. I know it feels great!

I am new here myself. I go to my first seminar on monday and was wondering what the official process is for the lap band. I know that I have to wait on insurance approval, but is that something that I can start now or not? What types of tests and specialist will I have to go through first? I am eager just to hear more information...makes the wait a little better because I would go for surgery tomorrow if they would let me. I am just so inspired by everyones stories and just knowing that there are so many others like myself out there. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. I can't wait to share in this amazing life changing experience!

I am new here too, today actually. I understand the telling your wife part has you nervous. It is funny how our spouses are supposed to be our closest confidon, yet it is so hard to tell them about this. I finally told my husband yesterday and am so glad that I did. He is 110% supportive to whatever "makes me happy". Your wife will understand.