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if my insurance doesnt cover it for me--- has anyone gotten it without insurance, know of the cost?? or payment options???

wondering if their process for being aproved is difficult....... i dont have diabetes but do have a strong family history of it, 5'6 close to 230lbs, have asthma and anxiety problems from being over weight....... anyway im wondering if anyones gone through bcbc of nj........ how long the process is? ill be covered as of april 1st so was wondering if aproved how soon i could start the procedure n have a date set for anyone..?

Anyone Have This Issue, Im Totally Confused But My Benefits Hotline Said Bc My Companys Main Headquaters Is Out Of Nebraska Thats Where My Insurance Is Designated For... But They Dont Discriminate For Where U Live, Im Confused!

when i had my gallbladder removed i had abreathing tube......... they gave me one bc i have asthma........ its okay but during the surgery or waking up process i must of bit the tube bc wen i woke up my lips had cuts all over them n hurt like i was biting my lips for days

this is exactly my problem, and why ive used food as a comfort zone... i havent goten the band done, but im trying to get it aproved through insurance, wondering if i can use psychological problems and eating as a good enough reason to have it done, and a history of diabetes in my family....

so i posted a few times but now im worried i wont be aproved.. im 5'6 about 225 lbs.. im not sure what my ACTUAL bmi is but online its about 36....... i dont have diabetes or sleep apnea or any of those things really........ however i have been seeing a psychologist for the past year about my weight problems, i was ALWAYS overweight my whole life, and i finally kicked my ass into shape (pardon my language) and lost 100lbs on my own 3 years ago, and as soon as i hit my goal i just went into a depression and gained it ALL back plus more. i started getting bad anxiety attacks and coudlnt breathe, and was put on zoloft....... now anytime i eat which is all the time i get horrible breathing problems and im pretty sure its from anxiety.... i cant get on a diet and stick to it, ontop of that i think the Zoloft is fighting agasint my weight loss b/c once i was put on that is when i started gaining alot of weight....... now... since im not like i said morbidly obese, has anyone had this issue before... would a letter from a psychiatrist/psychologist be safice or a added push with the insurance company for aproval that its altering my life and making me have bad thoughts blah blah blah????????

im in NY actually.... ill do some research if i get denyed by the insurance... my insurance kicks in april 1st

im really willing to pay the money to get it done, however what i was wondering is do they work out a payment plan with you? ill take a look at that other section , sorry im new here i didnt see all the diff sections to post in

hi... ive been considering getting the lap band done..... ive tried diets upon diets and some have been successful (only the ones that consist of starving yourself). im not sure that im "morbidly obese" i'm 5'6 225lbs, would i apply?.. i really want to get this done bc i know i can not do it myself. i have blue cross insurance......... however i just started my job in december of 07... my question is about what ive underlined and also........ does anyone know is there a certant amount of time you should be with an insurance provider before applying for surgery so they dont deny it bc they think you just got it to get the surgery??? :grouphug::confused:

im not sure that i have many symptoms, i have however had my gallbladder removed a few years ago bc of a poor diet, had stones....... i do believe i have sleep apnea, i often wake up at night that i cant breathe or i have dreams that im sufficating, which i believe is bc i am actually not breathing at that time... also i ahve horrible troubles breathing after i eat a full meal