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Hi--

After many years of being overweight (all my adult life), I had heard about the lap-band and thought it seemed like a viable possibility IF insurance covered it. When I checked a couple of years ago, my BMI was less than 40 and I did not have any co-morbities--yet. I feel fortunate that my BP, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, etc... are still good but NOW my BMI is 42 and I have had a reoccurrence of rheumatoid arthritis (I am only 40). Needless to say, the extra weight is not helping my joints.

I have been pleased to find that this may not be such a huge problem to get approval. This forum has helped so much. I have spoke with my PCP and she seems quite willing to give me a good "letter". I go see the surgeon on August 18th...so we'll see!

Thanks to everyone who has already given me so much information. I'm so thankful to have found this board!

~~anne

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What surgeon will you be seeing? Where?

I'm from Cave City, KY (Mammoth Cave area) I will be traveling to Louisville. I had my seminar last Tuesday(July 22nd) at St Mary's with Dr. Lusco.

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