Arizona APIPA ( AHCCCS) Coverage / Requirements

[MrsB2007 90]

So, a quick run down of my story. Any advice would be appreciated! Prior to children I weighed about 140lbs. Seven years, and four kids, later I am now 80lbs over weight. I have gone to the DR for medicine and weight loss plans, tried over the counter medicines, gone to the gym, the HCG diets, and most recently the It Works products. I have spent tons of money and time over the last 4+ years to lose this weight and nothing works! I have cut sodas & sugary drinks out, ate fresh fruits / veggies, no fried / greasy foods, no fast foods, etc. I may lose a lb here or there but nothing substantial or that lasted. A friend suggested looking into the lap band surgery and I decided its whats best for me. My BMI is currently 34.5. Many sites (such as my DRs site and something from FDA) says that the BMI only has to be 35 with being over weight by 50 lbs. I have APIPA insurance (an AHCCCS plan) through Arizona. Does anyone else have this insurance and what kind of hurdles did you have to jump through / around / over to get them to approve it? Thanks!