melmarlem

Hi everyone, I'm Melissa from Ohio and new to the forum. I was just approved for lap-band surgery on the 3rd of June! I'm here to find out as much as I can about what to expect before and after my surgery. I have one last appointment with my surgeon on the 9th of July. I will find out my surgery date that same day. I'm excited to say the least!! Looking forward to sharing this experience with others who know what I'm going through!

Hi Heather, I was approved on the 3rd of June for lap-band surgery through Aetna PPO. I had no issues with Aetna and they approved in 5 business days. Of course I should mention that the insurance coordinator at my surgeon's office sent all the paperwork and communicated with Aetna. I had to prove that I had a BMI of 40 or greater for the past two years or a BMI of 35 or greater with at least two co-morbidities also for the past two years. I proved my BMI with medical records from my primary care physician. Have you joined any type of weight loss program such as Weight Watchers, where they record your weight? That could be used as a record I suppose. Find out if the physician you are going to see has someone who deals with obtaining insurance approvals. They are more than willing to help!! Good luck and let us know how it goes...

I know what you mean when you say, "I didnt realize how much of my family interaction has revolved around eating!" It seems as if every gathering my family has revolves around food. Weddings, birthdays, reunions, holidays, graduations, and even funerals. My family definitely lives to eat instead of eating to live!