ChangeInAZ

Hi all I havent been on for a while. I am waiting until July to start banding process my Insurance BCBS considers this a pre-existing condition until July. So for now I am just doing my research and hoping to get some good suggestions or warnings about Surgeons in my area, who accept my insurance. Thanks, ChangeInAz

I think they look awsome with arms down! I wouldnt change a thing!:wink2:

Thank you all so much for your suggestions!

Hello everyone, I just went to the seminar for Lapband on Saturday and found out that BCBS requires 40 BMI if you have no comorbidities. My BMI is 39 and I dont have any comorbities. I talked to my primary care Dr and she said she thinks Lapband is a great idea for me. I dont know what I should do should I gain a few pounds to get to 40 BMI? Also I need 5yrs of being overweight proof from drs. Well I have been overweight for the past 5yrs but only this heavy for past 3yrs or so. I am 225 and 5'3 and in past 5 yrs I have gone from 165 to 180 to 195 to being over 200 the past few years. I dont know I am just worried I will not be approved. The WLS is supposed to give me a call Wed. I cant wait! I want this sooooo bad! Im ready!:smile:

:frown:Wow does anyone have any words of hope or encouragement to share on their experience with this? I really need it I have no support from my husband.

Congrats, I wish you the best! Cant wait to hear how it went :smile:

Bella,. wow thats awsome, I live very close to 101 and Tatum. I have an appt to go to a Seminar Sunday the 16th of October. It is through AZ weight loss institute, Dr Orris and Dr Debarros are the surgeons. I have done research on them and they seem to be great surgeons. I am so excited to start this new journey Keep me posted on your progress. Wish u the best=)

Hello all. I am brand new to this site.I just want to connect with others and learn more about lapband surgery. I am hoping to have it done myself.:thumbup:

It is very nice to meet you all! Good Luck to you too! I am in northeast Phoenix. I was supposed to attend a seminar Oct.12 but had to cancel for a meeting at work that day. I am going to reschedule for another seminar. Can anyone in the Phoenix area recomend a good Surgeon?