Claudine1975 0 Posted May 21, 2008 I went to my 1st appt with Dr. Enochs office in Cary and found out the lap band cost is about $18,000 - $20,000 plus $1,000 for a years worth of fills. I sure do hope my insurance covers this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eniluap2 0 Posted May 21, 2008 i got to Enochs... I have BCBS... I only pay my co pay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claudine1975 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Did you have to have a certain BMI? Did the approval process go pretty fast with his office. It seems like once you make the choice to get banded - you can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eniluap2 0 Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) I was borderline like you... I am 5'6 was 310. BMI 49.8 some crap like that.. seriously, I tried to lose wieght. lost 7 lbs and Stood just the slightest on my tip toes not enough to be noticed...I was 5'7 303...BMI of 49 or 48... my BFF went for her consult April 1 Her surgery is May 30. She has BCBS. She got delayed cause her psych consult kept getting cancelled. Edited May 22, 2008 by eniluap2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites