Thinkin about it

After researching and deciding to face a Dr. to see if was a candidate for Lap Band I have visited withthe Dr. had the required Dietition and Phycologist meeting and after spending money and being told that I was covered 8020 by BCBS insirence the Dr office informed me today that I needed to have 2 other conditions since my BMI was under 40. I has asked about this previous and was told the only requirement I had was the 2 Dr. appointments I metntioned above, required by insurence but not covered financially. I was totally bummed out when todayafter talking with the surgen and getting excited about moving forward, this was the first day I let myself get excited - to be deflated by the insurence requirments. I looked and saw there were others with lower thn 40 BMI's that appealed the insurence, how does that work and why do you do that, and how? Any help out there? - I am also checking into self pay, but not sure if that is a financial option for me at this time. :biggrin:

Thanks everyone first of all for your words of wisdom and compassion. I do not have sleep apn., dont think I am diebetic but have a family history of it. I am going to my family dr for a check/physical for high blood pressure and high choloest. I have a family history of obesity, my mom had LB 2 years ago and it has changed her life, and her marrage her total out look is differnent. I know for sure its not a quick fix, I am looking for a life style change so I know the rerquirements are with warrant, for sure! I am scared that if I dont take control of my weight, and I have tried on my own, that I will be 300 lb before I know it and even more deepply depressed! Thanks again and any other words of wisdom I am open for! --- What is the option that you took from your employer and how was your only $7,000? if you dont mind me asking!

I have visited with a Dr. Also visited with the dietition, and Phycologist. Having a physical on Friday this week and then waiting to see where to go from there. I am currently 5'5. 215lb, 28 years old, BMI of 36. Deeply depressed about my weight, hopeful to see what the Dr and Ins say about having this done. Any advice would be helpful....