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No--never been told I have pre-diabetes--did find out that I also have high cholersterol today, though. I really hope I get approved, but it will be a while before I find out, my consultation isn't for another month still. Thanks for those of you have taken the time to respond--I really appreciate all the help you've provided.

Hello, I am looking at having LapBand done in Park Rapids. I have BCBS ND insurance and am wondering how the approval/denial process works with them. If anyone has any insight, it would be much apprecaited. I'd love to know what kind of paramaters they use to make their decisions and what kind of luck you've had. If insurance won't cover me we are going to pay cash. Has anyone here done that? If so--if you don't mind my asking--how much was it? I've heard lots of different stories online, but would really like some local feedback. I've also read conflicting stories about how long the hospital stay was. I thought I read on one board that someone had the LapBand and then went hom the same afternoon, but I've also heard that people have to stay 3 days! What is normal? What kind of luck have you all had with the LapBand--do you recommend it? I've been overweight all my life and have tried every diet plan under the sun. I'm ready to take the plunge and rid myself of all this extra weight! Your input would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time!

Thank you both so much for your replies! I am 26 years old and have been on blood pressure medication for over a year now, although I'm not sure that qualifies. I also have bad knee problems--again, not sure if that qualifies. My BMI is 36, so it's not high enough for me to qualify on that alone. The things that really bother me are that my mom has been diangosed with diabetes, my dad has had high blood pressure since his 20's, i have 2 grandpas that died of heart problems at ages 34 and 65. I have tried over and over again to lose weight, basically every program/pill/diet you can think of (like most of us all have, I'm sure) and it just won't come off. I usually lose 10-15 pounds and then 4 months later have gained it all back an then some! I have my consultations set up for the psych eval and my initial consultation with the doctors office in park rapids.