texasgal77

I too have UHC and live in Texas. I have to go through the 6 month process as well. The sucky part about having to wait the 6 months is that I have already met my deductible this year but since I have to wait 6 months, I will have to pay my deductible again in February. My BMI is 38 but I don't have any comorbid diseases (yet).

Are you paying out of pocket or going through insurance. I am new to the whole lapband process. I've been reading these forums for about 5 months. I finally decided last month to go for a consultation. The doctor said I did qualify but because I have United Healthcare, I have to go through a six month process before they approve it. So I am hoping to have the surgery in Feb. 2013. I wish I didn't have to wait so long but I can't afford it without insurance. I've been having so many stomach issues the last 3 to 4 years. I've gained so much weight this last year that I am starting to get depressed. I don't want to go out anymore because I am ashamed at how much weight I've gained. I have hypothyroid issues and in June I had bells palsy. My doctors keep telling me to lose weight and try not to stress so much. I've tried weight watchers twice and lost 20lbs and gained it all back plus 10 more lbs. Anyway, I am glad I joined this forum and I look forward to Feb. 2013.