PCP Denied you? for LB

CoolBrze198 · January 17, 2007

How many of you had your PCP deny or not referr you out?

What did you do?

My Dr. told me today that "LapBand wasn't for me" And that I should take everything I eat and cut it in 1/2.. Tried to do that, but dern I was still hungry..Also put me on some appetite suppressents.. Been taking them for a couple months now and nothing... grrr

So, how many people out there in my shoes? I am trying to get a bunch of different situations I could look at. I really don't have the funds to be a self pay...

TIA,

chubster808 · January 17, 2007

My HMO will only consider Bariatric surgery (Lap Band or Bypass) if your BMI is above 40 or basically, you are 100+ pounds over your ideal weight for your height.

tiredoffat · January 17, 2007

I am just now trying to see if my insurance will pay for it. I am anxiously waiting. I am so excited to get this done ,it seemed to be an answer to my prayers!!!!!!