My First Post...

[mammasita8 0]

Hello, I'm from Fort Worth, and beginning the process of trying to get my insurance to approve my lap band surgery. Where we are now, is that my BMI is high enough, but I must have another condition such as sleep apnea for them to cover. I'm going to schedule a sleep study soon. Has anyone done one of these before? Not sure what to expect. Actually crossing fingers that I do have sleep apnea, because I don't have the money to pay for surgery myself. I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. My only hope is in this sleep test. Hoping to soon be posting about upcoming surgery date! :drool:

Background Info: I've been trying to find a way to this surgery for over 2 years. I finally decided to work part time at Starbucks so that I could get on their Aetna Insurance plan... which I had "heard" covers WL surgery. I'm finally on the payroll, have the insurance card, and am just hoping my bright idea actually works out. Wish me luck!

Edited April 11, 2009 by mammasita8
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[Babygirl_68 0]

Hello Mammasita8

Welcome to LBT. I just was approved last month. Had the sleep study done. I have sleep apnea. My surgery is on the 22nd. The test consist of going to the place to sleep over night, get hooked up to alot of wires. You are in a room by your self. Go to sleep the next morning you get up, if they tell you to come back, you have sleep apnea. :drool: