anne31

Yes I'm ready !! More then ever ! To ready to wait over a year to have done, but I will do whatever it takes. I have health net HMO insurance. I went to my first doctors apt yesterday where my doctor informed me that i would have to see the doctor every month for 6 months to weigh in and also show them a journal of everything that I've eaten for that month. After that is completed then I need to see a dietitian, a psychiatrist and so on and so on...it can take up to a year and a half. Is It worth it ? I've been over weight all my life. I have tried sooo hard to lose it. Now that I'm a mother there are so many things that I want to do with my children that I don't have the energy to do, this brings tears to my eyes. So yes, it's more then worth the wait to be able to run and play with my kids. I'm very excited ! This website is wonderful ! I will keep everyone posted as to how everything is going concerning the lap band, insurance, doctors visits and so on...I would love to hear from you all. Thanks for your support ! xo-Anne

Thanks so much ! That is a good way to look at it. Did you have to do anything like the six months of writing down your food and excercise?

Are you going threw your insurance ? If so I would call them first and ask them about coverage. They may have a program and seminar for you to attend or they will want you to see your doctor for a referral. Thats what I did and my doctor was quite knowledgeable and helpful about the surgery. Good Luck !

Thanks so much. I don't even know where to start. I have an appt with my primary care dr today. I'm soo nervous he's going to say no but I am 6'0 tall and weigh 290. I have high blood pressure and also diabeties and heart failure on the sides. I'm not sure what my bmi is tho. Well wish me luck and congrates again on your aproval. We'll have to keep in touch. Anne

Congratulations !!! How exciting ! I'm just starting and was wondering if you could let me know how you got approved and what the requirments are. Just when you have the time. Thanks ! Anne

Thank you so much !

Wish me luck. Today is my first appt to see if lap band could possibly be covered by my insurance. Please pray for me that it is. :glare: Blessings, Anne

Thanks pleasantlake. I'm very excited to be here !

Hi everyone ! I'm new here and just made my doctors appt to ask about the lap band. It would have to be approved by my insurance and I was wondering if anyone new what Health net hmo's requirments are. Thanks for your help, Anne

Hello, Congratulations to everyone who has gotten approved ! I'm just starting, just made my doctors appt. Can anyone tell me the requirments that health net has for lap band. Thanks, Anne