DaniGurl87

I thought the Single incision was only one cut inside the belly button. That is what my doctor told me.. How did you have 3 cuts? That is what I am having and he mentioned that it has less recovery time due to not all those other incisions to wait around to heal.

BCBS of NC They did not approve the first time-- with these weights and BMI-- they stated they had to be 40 for 2010 and 2011-- for 2 years prior.and I didn't have any comorbids. I was so upset--- 2010-5ft 3in 206lbs 36.5 BMI 2011-5ft 3in 217lbs 36.5 BMI 2012 5ft 3in 226 40.0 BMI --------------------------------------- Then to come to find out the doctors didn't get my correct weight for 2010 which was 5ft 3 in 230-- 40.0 BMI--- They are sending in an appeal and I hope they approve this go around but the doctors office still thinks they will not since 2011 was not a BMI of 40 Can you Appeal for the 3rd time around -- does anyone know? It just makes me upset that i'm considered overweight either way- and i'm just a few points away on the BMI scale last year to be in the approval range- that Just gets me!! Any Help from any one? thanks

BCBS of NC They did not approve the first time-- with these weights and BMI-- they stated they had to be 40 for 2010 and 2011-- for 2 years prior.and I didn't have any comorbids. I was so upset--- 2010-5ft 3in 206lbs 36.5 BMI 2011-5ft 3in 217lbs 36.5 BMI 2012 5ft 3in 226 40.0 BMI --------------------------------------- Then to come to find out the doctors didn't get my correct weight for 2010 which was 5ft 3 in 230-- 40.0 BMI--- They are sending in an appeal and I hope they approve this go around but the doctors office still thinks they will not since 2011 was not a BMI of 40 Can you Appeal for the 3rd time around -- does anyone know? It just makes me upset that i'm considered overweight either way- and i'm just a few points away on the BMI scale last year to be in the approval range- that Just gets me!! Any Help from any one? thanks

My First Consultation appt with the Surgeon is on March 21st 2012. I have completed the paper work. Verified my insurance to see if it's covered and it is!! I have not had any other appointments yet.-- But Friday March 16th I have a physical appointment with my primary doctor. I wanted to let them know that I was interested in lap band.. What questions do I need to ask the doctor? Should I show her my Packet of paperwork I Have to fill out?? After this consultation appt what will I have to do next? I am just curious before I go. Thanks