Well I have very high BMI (around 60) and Congestive heart failure. I will have insurance from my work in another 30 days. I know my insurance will consider my CHF a pre-existing condition, and will not cover expenses related to this; however, is it possible insurance might cover a lap band procedure. Is this the right step for me? I am unsure.
My CHF is well controlled with medication, and my Blood pressure is fairly normal (132/76). My cholesterol and triglyscerides are low normal and always have been. It is the weight and the sleep apnea (Apnea led to heart damage) from it that are killing me.
I have tried diets and excercise. I actually eat fairly healthy, but just cant get around well due to the heart trouble and pain in legs.
Just wanted to get some ideas from people who have been there to see if this is feasible, if insurance is likely to deny or accept this, and what kind of results I can expect if I do move ahead with the surgery.
Any advice or knowledge would be greatly appreciated.
