Hello, Fellow Texans!
I moved to San Antonio from Indiana 3 yrs ago with my husband, who works for the Air Force.
PJ333, We have federal BCBS and the lapband procedure was 90% covered. From the time I went to the seminar until I was banded was 2 months. The surgeon's office (and insurance) required the usual meetings with the nutritionist and psychologist. BCBS asked for the past 5 yrs of medical records--I was pregnant the last two years back to back (I have a 20 month old and 9 1/2 month old!) and they accepted my OB's records...They also accepted documentation that I had attempted weightwatchers online.
The insurance approval process was a waiting game, but once the surgeon's office received the approval I was scheduled within a week!
Stay strong and faithful and continue your journey--Jump through all of the hoops, it is worth it in the long run!
