kgranite79

Hello everyone, My name is Kim and I am a new member to lapbandtalk. My question is, my BMI is 41 I guess which is on the lower side of the acceptable range (insurance purposes). What are my chances of insurance approving me?? I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which I hear is one of the better insurance companies to have. I can't help but wonder if there is anyone else out there that had this low of a BMI without any medical conditions and was approved on the first try. I am 100lbs over weight, and according to my surgeon I am a candidate for the band. I have submitted all of my paper work and am now just awaiting a response. Please keep your fingers crossed for me! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all of your success! Kim

Hi Heather, My name is Kim. I am not banded yet but will hopefully find out from insurance sometime next week. I would love to be your band buddy. Keep me posted on your progress and good luck!

welcome to LBT I am a newbie as well. I have been reading posts on here for weeks now. This website has been so informative. You would be amazed at what you can find out. Keep reading posts and you will learn alot about what "real" banders go through. Good luck with everything!