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I have BCBS of Florida PPO. I am not sure whether or not the surgery is covered. What will they be looking for? Attempts to loose weight? I recently didn't do well on the Metabolic Research Program, did ok on Weight watchers? Problem, I am just getting bigger and bigger and it's in my genes. Do they look at diseases like Hypertension and High Cholesterol which I have already. Diabetes is rampant in my family but, I have not been diagnosed with that.

Today I had my first consultation and they told me it will cost 17,000 if I self-pay. My husbands insurance bcbs of Florida will not cover it so now I will see if I can get a company that covers it through my employer but I really thought it would cost about $10,000.:cry

I have a consultation this week to learn more about the surgery as well as see if my BMI qualifies me for this surgery. I would like to see if anyone has been about my weight and height and had the surgery?? I am tired of paying goofy places like this metabolic place I paid over $550 last month only to gain 6 pounds in a week!!! I was supposed to loose a minimum of 3. I need a sure thing.

<!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->gabeekeeper<!-- google_ad_section_end --> Yes, Dana did the consultation today. When I left, I told myself, yes I am going to get this done even if I have to do self-pay. She mentioned some financing options that didn't look too bad at all. Congrats on your surgery. I had a bad experience with Anesthesia one time so I think I will have to opt for the Hospital route to be safe.

Are you totally put under for this surgery or is it local? Do they cut you or is it done through laproscope/belly button?

Good idea about wearing heavier clothing. It's cold here right now. In the 50s with no sunshine. brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. It's the big chilll. Maybe I have a parka that I can wear from my days living in Milwaukee. heeeeheeeheeeheee. Actually after eating all that christmas food, I probably will pass just fine.

I had a bad breakup and have been depressed and feeling bad about myself for 2 months. I am divorced and have 1 child. 2 months ago, I weighed 196. I now weigh 210 and I am about 5'5 and wearing size 16's again. To have someone you loved for 2 years break your heart by saying such nasty things is unbearable at times. I want this lapband surgery for myself not for him. I want to be able to feel confident and marvelous. One thing I have going for me is that I have a great career, I drive a brand new 2008 Sky and I don't look my age, 43 so I am optimistic about my future. It just really hurts right now. So I will stop my whinning. I look forward to meeting someone who is not a Dee Dee Dee.

Wow @ Donna. that is really great. I have lost so much money on silly products and programs. Were you able to use insurance?

I am curious? How much are you trying to loose?

I am in Jacksonville also looking for a good doctor? How did you find this doctor?

I live here in Jax and I have a consultation with the Dr.s Office that you used on Thursday of this week. I am worried because i am probably just on the border of being eligible in terms of having a high enough BMI. I am 5'5 and weigh about 205 or so.

Go Jaguars!

Good luck on Friday. Are you self-pay because your insurance wouldn't cover it? Is that Mexico or New Mexico?