Baron Patrick 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Hi All; I've been on another forum for a while then heard about this one! I wanted to get gbs surgery but our friends at CIGNA doesn't cover it. They told me they DO cover LapBand, but, as the person at the other end of the phone emphatically stated "ONLY AS A MEDICAL NECESSITY." Okay, I'm fine with that. One problem I have is my current doc doesn't believe in weight loss surgery, and said I need to eat less, eat more fish (my wife is from the Philippines - I already DO eat a lot of fish!) Sooo. I have an appointment with my wife's doctor. I'm simply going to tell her "It's like this ... you can support me, or I find another doctor who will. I'm going to have this done, so please work with me." Another thing, if Cigna wants to play games with me, I will be more than happy to play! I will see a doctor on every little thing, every conceivable ache and pain I have - and it WILL be related to my weight. They will get so sick of hearing about me they will give me the LapBand just to get rid of me. Glad to be here and make some new friends! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunn4ya 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Welcome aboard Baron Patrick. Good luck on your Quest.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneBean 3 Posted October 26, 2005 Hey Baron! Great to have you here. Welcome~! :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anwyn 0 Posted October 27, 2005 Hi Baron - Welcome to LBT! You have a great attitude about dealing with the dreaded insurance issue. Sounds like you know how to get what you want, so I'm sure you'll be in bandland in no time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banded_for_life 2 Posted October 27, 2005 Welcome Baron, LBT is a super website and there is a wealth of information on get by those pesky insurance companies!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baron Patrick 0 Posted October 27, 2005 Thank you all for such a warm welcome! It's nice to be with a group of people who understand and have "been there, done that."! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jqpublic 1 Posted October 27, 2005 Sound"s like you have the Plan! Good luck with it! And ( HELLO)...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TraumaNurse 1 Posted October 27, 2005 Welcome to LBT!!!! Good luck with your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divaliciousdee 0 Posted October 27, 2005 Welcome aboard the banded ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
