Hi from newbie -Boston

[heidib 15]

Hi! I'm a 30 yr. old sahm of 3 girls ages/ 6/ 3/ 1.5

As you can amagine I'm very busy w/ them! I've had a weight problem since 2nd grade. Done the yo-yo thing my whole life. I'm 5'2 & weigh about 210lbs. I am always tired,depressed,& my body just HURTS! I don't even know if the lap band is an option for me? Where do I start? My primary?

Thanks so much!

[Rugrat682 0]

Hi - I recently received my lapband at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. I was 5'1 and 214 lbs and qualified by .4% so your probably right on the border. I would start by talking to your primary care dr. and he/she should lead you in the right direction. That is what I did. Hope this is helpful. Good Luck.

[teach_one 0]

Hi, Heidi! I was just banded Tues. of this week. The rule of thumb for most insurances is that you are about 100 lbs. overweight for your height and a BMI of 40 or more. BUT, those numbers can be lower if you also have a co-morbidity (ex. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.). are you self-paying or looking for your insurance to cover it?

[Sue Magoo 71]

Heidi:

I recommend that you take a look at my surgeon's website. It is glasgowandglasgow.com They are in Norwood and they are terrific. I know that they've banded people who aren't 100 pounds overweight because I've met them at our support group.

Check it out and go to a seminar to get informed on the procedure, etc. Glasgow and Glasgow have free seminars and support group. There might be a waiting list for the seminar, I'm not sure.

Good luck. I love my band!

Sue

[Danikagold 0]

I am not in the area, but I would suggest that if you go to your PCP and he/she is not on board, find another. Your team (PCP, surgeon, psych, nutritionist, etc.) should all be on board for the same goal. Good luck!:biggrin:

[heidib 15]

Hi - I recently received my lapband at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. I was 5'1 and 214 lbs and qualified by .4% so your probably right on the border. I would start by talking to your primary care dr. and he/she should lead you in the right direction. That is what I did. Hope this is helpful. Good Luck.

Thanks for your input! I did call my PCP today for an appointment. There's no way I can have thid done if my insurance doesn't cover it!:rolleyes2: I have blue cross Mass. I saw that they will cover if you BMI is 35 & up w/ health problems OR JUST 40 BMI.

[heidib 15]

Heidi:

I recommend that you take a look at my surgeon's website. It is glasgowandglasgow.com They are in Norwood and they are terrific. I know that they've banded people who aren't 100 pounds overweight because I've met them at our support group.

Check it out and go to a seminar to get informed on the procedure, etc. Glasgow and Glasgow have free seminars and support group. There might be a waiting list for the seminar, I'm not sure.

Good luck. I love my band!

Sue

Thank you Sue! I will do that for sure!:biggrin2:

[heidib 15]

I just feel like crying! I don't know why I feel this way. I think I'm happy to havr support. It's nice to know that insurance may cover it. Thank you all!

[Sue Magoo 71]

Heidi:

I just saw that you have blue cross. I have bcbs too. I didn't even have to go to my primary care doctor with Dr. Glasgow. His terrific office staff put through all of the paperwork and set up all of the appointments for me.

Good luck.

Sue

[hungryinboston 0]

Hi!

I'm also in the boston area and co-incidently am about the same ht and weight. did you every get anywhere with the procedure? I'm checking out brigham and women's tonight. I haven't seen my primary yet but I will soon. I just feel like i need this so badly!

[heidib 15]

Hi!

I'm also in the boston area and co-incidently am about the same ht and weight. did you every get anywhere with the procedure? I'm checking out brigham and women's tonight. I haven't seen my primary yet but I will soon. I just feel like i need this so badly!

Hi!! Yes, I ended up going w/ dr ashley vernon from BWH. I have my surgery TOMORROW!!!! :girl_hug: it all went very fast! If you need help let me know.