Hi Im new & Pre Band

[Sunni 0]

Hi everybody!

Im Sunni, I live in the Texas panhandle and have been researching the Lap Band procedure for a few months now. I have 2 insurance companies, United Health Care as my primary and Cigna as my seconday.

I feel pretty confident that they cover this, although I havent called them yet. I have a appt with my physician on Monday to get this ball rolling..I am having a very difficult time finding a surgeon closer than a 6-10 hr drive (Dallas, Houston ect)

Is there anyone out there in my area that has been banded know of a closer surgeon?? Or have any support they can give me?

Thanks to all who respond!

[wednesday 0]

Hi Sunni,

Congrats on your choice of the band...you have definitely chosen wisely!

Both the insurances you have are known for covering the band with little to no resistance. Unless your specific agreement says otherwise you should have no problems.

Good luck!

[Sunni 0]

Hi wednesday!

Thanks for replying to my post. I started researching the LapBand when I heard Ann Wilson had it done, I have been a huge fan of hers and have seen the results!

I am so encouraged by reading everyone's stories. This is truly a family atmosphere!

I love the idea of the surgery angels and the band buddies! I hope that when its time for my surgery, someone picks me to check up on.

Sunni