rcboyd713 0 Posted October 21, 2012 Not sure if I'm in the right area or not so sorry if I should be posting this somewhere else! I am a 26 year old mother of 3 and married. I've been thinking about lap band for over a year now. I went through the insurance process last year with my old insurance company, but ended up moving and life got ahead of me and I didn't go through with it. Now that I'm married and settled, I want to do it more the. Ever. I have tricare prime north region. If anyone has any info on their process it's appreciated!!!thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcboyd713 0 Posted October 21, 2012 I should probably add that I meet guidelines for bmi alone. I am looking for info on pre surgery prep and process, and post as well. Thanks guys! -R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bos123 221 Posted October 21, 2012 I don't know anything about your insurance, but I a fairly new too, getting banded dec/12. I am 33 with three young children and can't wait to be healthier for them and me! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzkd2011 22 Posted October 21, 2012 Bos 123 where are you located and how long did it really take to get your surgery date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bos123 221 Posted October 21, 2012 Bos 123 where are you located and how long did it really take to get your surgery date I have been researching this option or about a year. I am self pay from Canada. I prob could have gone through insurance but the wait list is unreal. My bmi is lower so I could have Been waiting for four years or more. Last year in our city of 1000000 insurance covered 50 surgeries:( after this last year of research, talking with my dr, and my surgeon, etc when I finally decided to book a date they had me in in a month! Getting it done by dr ortiz in Mexico:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzkd2011 22 Posted October 21, 2012 Oh I understand......its crazy because they do allot here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bos123 221 Posted October 21, 2012 Oh I understand......its crazy because they do allot here I know, it's unfortunates such a small amount of funds are allotted to wls here because I'm sure the cost of obesity related illnesses are way higher! Hope they catch up soon, in the meantime I don't want to see my "healthy life" pass me by:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzkd2011 22 Posted October 22, 2012 I know that's right......go healthy you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
