Just went to lapband seminar

cjangel · April 22, 2007

I have just been to a lapband seminar. it was very informative and little intimidating. Before I went to the seminar I look at my benefit plan document and found out my insurance will pay 50% after my deductible :clap2:, which was nice to know up front. I filled out a medical history and sent it back in. My concerns is that I don't have alot of the medical problems most folks associate with morid obesity. No diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea, but the nurse at the seminar said since my bmi (49)was high enough, it may not be a problem. I have watched the lapband surgery video online and think this may be a procedure that could really help me. I am working with doctors at Caritas medical group here and they have done over 850 procedures.

Krystal · April 22, 2007

I know alot of insurance groups will still cover if your bmi is high enough because they dont want to pay future bills for HBP and SA.

Betsyjane · April 22, 2007

Hey Krystal. You go girl! How are you doing with stuff like not grazing? That was a tough one for me.

CJ Angel....They told me that insurance usually pays if you are BMI 40 or above...or BMI 35 and above with other medical problems. (My insurance didn't cover it at all, however.... jerks.)