Do you think I would qualify?

[TerriDoodle 6]

Hi all,

Thanks for your opinions. From the research i've done online it looks like I might not qualify, but do have some health issues that might put me 'over the top'. Just wondering if any of you were considered 'marginal' cases?

I've got a BMI of 33, but a history of being overweight for most of my life. Have lost weight several times, always gaining it back. I've tried it all....Slimfast, pills, WW, Atkins, supplements, health clubs, etc. I'm presently at an all-time high weight of 210 (5'7"). I'm insulin resistant, hypoglycemic, have back pain, hip pain, suspect I have sleep apnea and my cholesterol is borderline high. I am heading down a classic path of failing health at 48 years of age. I'd really really really like to get a band. Do you think I could get qualified?

Thanks,

TD

[anonemouse 1]

Most insurance companies require you to have a BMI of at least 35, even if you have co-morbidities. Still, it all depends on your past health and your insurance company.

[beachgirl 2]

Go to Mexico and self pay, I did. You only have to be 20 pounds overweight. Good luck.

[TerriDoodle 6]

I can self pay here in the States... if insurance doesn't pay, then I'll pay with cash. That's not an issue.

[rsbell 0]

How many pounds to get to a BMI of 35? :heh:

[TerriDoodle 6]

rsbell.....sadly, I did consider it. :cry

[Success in lapband 0]

Call your ins. co and ask them what their criteria is to be considered for the lap band surgery. Mine was that I had to be considered morbidly obese and then that broke down to 100# overweight regardless of co morbibities. Every ins.co is different from what I understand.

As a second thought you could always go to Mexico