Low Bmi

[Laney5 4]

My BMI is @ 34.6 i have been over weight for year at my highest weight now 208, will insurance cover the lapband procedure???

HBCBS of NJ..

Thanks

[jayeedee 7]

Generally no, but you need to check with your insurance. Most insurance require a BMI of 40, or a BMI of 35 if you have at least 2 obesity related major health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, etc.

[Laney5 4]

Thank you.

[rgarneau 0]

I just went to my first appointment after introduction session.

MY BMI is 38 but I have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea.

I have tried to lose the wieght for years.

My Dr said band me.

I am hoping I am making a choice to give me a better quality of life with out all the pills.

I dont want to tell anyone about it as they reaction has been you can do it your self.

or you dont loook big enough I climb stairs I am out of breath.

the tough part is all my wieght is in the belly. so people some how think I should not get this done.

[LittleGirlBlue 24]

I was diagnosed with MS last year and my Doctor was clear with me loose the weight or lose your livelihood. I am a low BMI lap-bander right about 32. The lack of insurance insurance coverage didn't stop me. I am a self-pay. Had the procedure at DayOne Health in Chicago (one of the best) 13K with all fills paid for the first year. Just filed my tax return and was able to claim the surgery- yeah to my CPA... my refund without claiming surgery was about $500- with the surgery a little more than 4K. 9K out of pocket for a surgery that will save my life- doesn't get much better than that.

[ElizabethAnne 40]

As jayeedee said, you need to check with your insurance to know for sure.

My insurance revised its policy for lap band last fall: BMI > 30 with one comorbidity. Prior to the revision, it was BMI > 35 with one comorbidity. There are other requirements as well.