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Jamie, Why did you get denials 3 times... congrats on finally getting approved and then actually getting the band My bmi is right at 40 so I am hoping my insurance will go thru easily. I go see the surgeon on Wed for my first consult. Keep your infingers crossed for me

After reading all the stats, I dont like how Realize shows the stats for 3 yrs but not 1. It is hard to compare stats for lapband AP year 1 vs Realize 3 yr. Then the stats do show lapband AP shows more weight loss... but then realize has less slippage and it seems you can get more down and not get stuck as often... I am leaning toward lapband for the weightloss stats even though I think they even out in the end. I want to get there quicker! LOL...anyway I am going to tell my surgeon if he thinks the Realize band is better for my anatomy, then go for it. Good luck to you all!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, sounds like things are going quickly for you! That is super except for the part that you are selfpay. I called my insurance BCBS PPO and they said they cover it if my dr says I qualify for it... Good luck to you. Keep me posted. I go on Wednesday for my first consult.

Thanks guys! No I went to the seminar and from what they said with BCBS PPO you do not need to have 6 months of diet shown. I do have that with weight watchers though. But since my bmi is at 40 on the dot I should be fine. Did anyone have to show they have had a bmi of 40 which is morbidly obese for over 5 yrs? I was reading about that someone had to have that but I havent heard that from anyone else. Good luck to everyone on here. Keep your fingers crossed for me for Wednesday when I see my surgeon for the evaluation

Hey congrats! I meet with his partner next week! How long did it take for you to get to this point? I have 40 bmi on the dot so I am hoping it will be a quick process. However I have no idea how booked the practice is... I would luv for you to tell me your timeline... Thanks so much!:smile2: