janders
LAP-BAND Patients
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When I retired from consulting engineering for other pursuits, I went on my wife's policy. it's the only one we have, and the language is very clear. I appreciate your input. After more research, it looks like self-pay is the only way I can do this...and that's not in the budget right now.
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Well, I found out yesterday that the CIGNA insurance I have does not cover anything bariatric-related regardless of why it may be prescribed and/or performed. So getting banded would have to be completely out of pocket...and that's not in the budget. I was really beginning to hope that this was a tool I could take advantage of. :/
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n2animals, I certainly didn't mean to hijack this thread. Congrats on CIGNA approving your surgery. I'll continue to see a way around the policy language, but it seems pretty clear.
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The CIGNA policy I am on excludes anything related to weight loss surgery and weight loss management.
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The CIGNA plan I'm on doesn't cover any type of weight loss or weight management programs or services. So unless I can manage a self-pay, this option is not available to me. Sad...I was set on getting banded, and was starting the local research to see where, when, who, etc. :/
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An inch every 30 lbs? That would be cool. *Puts that in the benefit column.*
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Congrats!
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Amanda, I have sleep apnea, and have used a CPAP machine every night for the last 7 years. Regardless of what the surgeon says, and what the NP says about your need for a CPAP machine, what conclusions did the results of your sleep study suggest? If the sleep study physician says you need a CPAP, get it. Sleep apnea is a condition you should address regardles of your WLS.
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Greetings. I am seriously considering having the Lapband surgery. I'm going to pour through the forums here as part of that activity. I've read a lot so far, and you all have a great resource here. I'm a 52 yo male, 5'11", 290 lbs. Retired consulting engineer, turned personal chef. Live in South Jersey. I'll post when I can and will certainly let you all know what I decide to do. Best wishes. Jack