bigbipper

:frown:Hello All, I am stunned that I am at the point in my life that I am actually considering voluntary surgery to aid in my weight loss? How did this happen? Am I really at THIS point? Is this my last option? I am 35 years old...293 lbs....5'8". Over the past 5 years, I have developed high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD, and joint pain. I am mobile enough to excercise, but lets face it, 95% of weight loss is done in the kitchen. It feels I have tried it all. Green Tea, Atkins, WW, Zone, South Beach, Hoodia, Ephedra....do I continue? So my latest failure is here....and here I am. Somewhat lost and desperate, if you will. Wondering if this is really the way to success? Thank you for listening.

Hello, Does anyone actually work for/and covered by Cigna and have had the procedure covered?

It looks like the decision has been made for me even before the options weighing began. I found out the neither my insurance (United Healthcare) nor my wife's (Cigna) will cover this procedure. So, I am left with 1 option...the traditonal approach. Maybe when I fail again and again and finally do develope Type II, etc. that I will be a candidate for such a procedure. Good luck to all and thanks for your support and input.

I think this is what will eventually be the difference for me.

Thank you. I read the commitment it takes, and it sounds very simular to the commitment that traditional weight loss takes.

Brilliant! You answered all these questions and concerns in one statment. Love it.