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I was banded June 8, 2010 and I am here to tell you that my band and I were successful. I have lost 82 lbs - in a year!! I am not malnourished or deprived. I am happy with the foods I can eat and super progress with the new and improved me. I have gone from a pants size 22 into a size 12 (loose). Next month I am going in for my TT to complete the losing part of my journey... I can't say enough about how happy I am (that's with a band slip & 1 overfill in my past).

I wish everyone well on their journey, no matter which part of the journey they are on.

What an inspiration!! I am currently waiting to hear back from my insurance to see if my lapband surgery will be covered. I thought I would be more excited but I'm finding that I'm starting to get more nervous about the actual surgery, band slippage/erosion... but reading your story helps me think of the positive new changes that can be (and will be) made in my own life! To be at a healthy BMI, I need to lose 101 lbs. It'll be a long journey, but it's always nice to hear about someone's success.

This is my very first post! Browsing through the topics, I saw something about insurance denials. It's gotten me a little worried! I am about 5 pounds away from having a BMI of 40. I have no comorbidities other than mild asthma. I'm not sure if age or sex is much of a factor for insurances, but I am a 23 year old female. I have Empire, New York State Government plan. In all of your experience, do you think I'm in the clear? I'd hate to think I made all these appointments and mental preperations to be denied Lap-Band surgery coverage. I know that the minimum BMI with 2 comorbidities has changed to 30. Does that mean that the minimum BMI for someone that doesn't have comorbidities is lowered as well? If I am denied, where do I go from there? Any input is greatly appreciated