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[JDUB0414 0]

Hi All,

I've been on this site for about a week now everyday, reading threads. I am soo ready to get banded now. You all have been very helpful in making my decision to lapband. My husband has decided to do it with me. I've already talked to my insurance company, and am awaiting the paperwork from them. I've already made my first of probably many doctors appt. for the diet plan the insurance company is requiring. They are requiring us to wait six month before they approve it. They said we could do it in three months with a hospital program.

Three questions: Does anyone know a faster way around this? How do find a hospital program? Can I get some input on how much this surgery costs?

Thanks,

Jo:)

[ribearty 544]

I am at a BMI of 35.4. I have been over 200 pounds for over 5 years, I have several years of unsuccessful weight loss attempts. The last was with a doctor. I also have been on Weight Watchers and have 2 person trainers. I do not have diabetes but have been put on medication for it. I am pre diabetes and/or insulin resistant, I have high blood pressure which is managed by medicine, I have had my gall bladder out, I have had back surgery 5 years ago, I now have pain in my lower back, knees and hip. My cholesterol has gone up in the past few years as that I am on medicine. My insurance is with United Health Care. My waist is 40+ inches. I would like to know your thoughts if this is enough comorbid obesity related items to get the surgery approved.