What are my chances of getting approved???

[CSinTX 0]

Hello everyone -

Thanks for taking the time to read and hopefully respond.

Here is my info.

Insurance: Cigna Open Access

BMI 39.4

Have had a BMI of over 35 for 10 years and can document it.

Have 5 years of medically supervised diets (7 visits in 2005 with 6 of them consecutive - 4 visits in 2006, 5 visits in 2007, 4 visits in 2008 and 3 visits in 2009). Have copies of drs notes with their recommendations.

Medications:

Wellbutrin -taken for the past 5 years for depression.

Metformin - have not been told that I have diabetes

Synthroid - not aware of any problem with my thyroid

Phentermine - gave me the jitters so quit

Meridia - worked fine and lost weight while taking it

Activity recipts:

1 year membership to local gym 2006

1 year membership to Curves (with measurements) 2007

purchased a treadmill - 2009

purchased a sleep number bed for back pain -2009

9 month activity with Life Coach - name and contact - 2009

Misc:

copy of emergency room diagnose of GERD and ENT stating the same. Manage to control with foods and only filled prescription once.

Definitely could sleep anytime but have never had a sleep test to determine if I have sleep apnea.

History:

2009 - Fibroid Tumor removed (688gms) with uterus

2008 - Gallbladder removed

2000 - had fatty tumor removed from breast

Well I think I have explained everything. I have been struggling with my weight for 29 years now and I am ready to have some help. That is some real lasting help.

Do you think I have a chance in getting approved for the LAP-BAND® with Cigna? If you have any tips as well, please let me know. I have my first appointment on the 17th (10 days away) with a bariatric surgeon.