sdaniel75

thank you for responding and you are right. I believe this is worth waiting for. The decision to have the surgery was not made overnight so I am willing to do whatever it takes. I have to wait until April and then it will be covered. I also found out that all the testing I have already had done for the insurance company will still be good and I will not have to do it again. A little disappointed that I have to wait, But you are right atleast I am able to have it covered.

:angry I just recieved a call today from the clinic stating that when she called my insurance company they said my policy had a pre-existing claus in it. Due to this it may not be covered. Has anyone else had this happen to them? My insurance company is BC/BS PPO. I just hope that all the testing and things I already have scheduled will not be for nothing. When I called the insurance to see if they covered this and what I had to do they said nothing about considering this as a pre-existing condition.

No I didn't have any insurance because the job I had didn't offer it. So I guess this is just 1 more battle I will have to fight.

I am 32 and from Circleville area. I have been overweight my whole life and have tried everything. I either don't lose at all or i will lose and then gain it back and then some. I have been thinking about having the lap band done for a while now and finally made the decision to do it. I attended a seminar and met with the surgeon on the 27th of this month. I have begun a pre-op diet and have begun the process of getting the testing done required by my insurance company. I am hoping that this will be approved and I will be banded very soon. I have BC/BS PPO and I have heard alot of good things about this company. I know this is going to be life changing and I am ready for that.

I am 32 years old and have a BMI of 47. I have been checking out this site for a while now and just wanted to say hello. I finally made the decision to have lap band done and I am so excited. I had consult with surgeon and attended the seminar in Groveport, Ohio on the 27th of this month. I am really hoping to get approval from insurance company and be banded very soon. I have bc/bs ppo so any information on how long it may take would be helpful.