Newbie!

[rcboyd713 0]

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!!

[rcboyd713 0]

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

[Bos123 221]

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!

[mzkd2011 22]

Bos 123 where are you located and how long did it really take to get your surgery date

[Bos123 221]

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:)

[mzkd2011 22]

Oh I understand......its crazy because they do allot here

[Bos123 221]

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:)

[mzkd2011 22]

I know that's right......go healthy you