I got a date & how long did it take for a yes or no?

[Bettina 0]

A question: I am a lightweight BMI, barely 40. I assume they'll weigh me at the surgeon visit this week (my first consult). Is that the weight that gets submitted??? I've been slowly gaining over past few months, but have just touched current BMI of 40.

Hi, I am in the same boat......just hit 40 bmi.

They are gonna weigh you, measure you, take you bmi...take a pic (ugh). I had all that done with the nutritionist though. Apparently they keep these and update the info from time to time.

[wild_in97 0]

Hi, I am as healthy as a horse, but overweight. So, I gave up on the insurance thing and went and had it done in Mexico. I was scared to do it in Mexico, but I was taken care of very well. I could not be happier that I did go to Mexico. As a matter of fact, the doctors told me if I had any type of problems, slippage etc...........to call them and come back and they would take care of me. They said they plan to be around for another 20 years, so, they would help me if there were any problems whatsoever. American doctors do not have that much concern about their people.

Hope all goes well for you guys.

Wild

[wantlapband 0]

My BMI is 35.3..I was told NOT to loose weight, and I cannot go on the pre liquid diet before surgery...I had my nutrionlist appt, and my psych on monday, then everything gets set into my insurance company..I see my cardiologist on Friday..so I might have him write a letter of neccesity also.

My surgery date is set for Sept. 20th, pending on approval from BCBS of NE....

[wantlapband 0]

irwinlaura,

They weighed me at my first visit, then at my nutrion visit....I was told not to lose weight or my BMI will be too low. I am 35.3 with co-morbities.

Let me know how you make out.

What is your insurance carrier?