Hi There!!

[littlemissamanda 0]

Hey guys, I've been reading this forum in hopes of being banded in the relatively near future! Right now I am going through the process of jumping through all the hoops that my insurance company requires. It's kind of a frustrating time because I'm so scared that my insurance will deny my claim.

Here's the run down, I'm about to be 24 years old. I've had a weight problem for most of my life and I've ALWAYS been very self-conscience. I've tried all kinda of crazy diets... with some success. But I always seemed to gain the weight back. Right now I am at my highest weight ever and it's really putting a strain on my life. My blood pressure is always high, I'm always tired, and I'm not sleeping well. Another health risk I know I'm on the verge of getting is diabetes (it runs in my family).

As far as the requirements for the insurance company... I know I have a BMI of 47 and have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and who knows what else. Really all I am worried about is having to send in proof of failed weight loss. I've done Akins and Weight Watchers (I never signed up because of my finianical situation - but I have friends that have and they helped me determin my points and such). But I have nothing that I can send in. Another area that worries me is sending in the medical records from the past 5 years. Like I said before I'm only 23 years old. Up until last November I've never had insurance, therefore I didn't go to the Dr. as often as I probably should have gone. But I am going to try and dig up whatever I can get and send in.

If you guys can't tell I'm a big ball of nerves. I just really want to be banded and I'm so afraid that I'm going to get a big, fat "NO!" from my insurance company!

Edited September 29, 2008 by littlemissamanda

[Mrs. Bubba 0]

I understand your worries, but you aren't the first person the insurance company has worked with for lapband. They probably can figure out some of the things you just made reference to in your post. Try not to worry. Sometimes how your doctor's office presents you to insurance is half the battle. Keep your chin up and things will work out the way they are supposed to work out... Good luck..... Julie

[littlemissamanda 0]

I understand your worries, but you aren't the first person the insurance company has worked with for lapband. They probably can figure out some of the things you just made reference to in your post. Try not to worry. Sometimes how your doctor's office presents you to insurance is half the battle. Keep your chin up and things will work out the way they are supposed to work out... Good luck..... Julie

I know, I'm probably just being a worry-wart. But I can't help it... I'm ready to get this whole process started!Thanks for the encouragement!