heidib

How long did it take you to get approved by insurance?

I agree w/ you on yhe 1 shot thing. I am sick of waisting my precious time here being FAT!!:thumbup: I want to enjoy my time. I don't even want to be "SKINNY" I just want to be at a healthy weight!

I agree you need todo what is right for you. If he supports you or not. I will have the WLS done either way as long as insurance covers mine. I wish you luck too!

Are there really NO risks??

AHOOGE- thanks so much for all the great input!

Well, I told him tonight! He wants more info, that's about all he said. I was only hesitant in telling him because he's a very nervous, worry wart, type of guy to begin w/. :biggrin2: I know it's only because he loves me & is affraid of the what if. He has NEVER had a problem w/ my weight & still thinks I'm sexy :crying: Thank you all so much for the great feedback.:biggrin2: I'll keep ya posted! Heidi :smile:

I know he'll freak! I never thought I would consider WLS. I feel like it's a good option for me now. I just don't know how to tell him. I think I'll wait till after I see my PCP. Plus I have 3 young girls. I don't want them knowing I'm having WLS. I'm afraid it will send the wrong message to them. I don't want to offend any of you. Hope I'm not. Thanks for any input.

So, this is what I think I've gotten so far- LapBand is not a sure thing & you still have to work at it (Eat right/move) Lapband eventually makes you full faster. If you over eat you'll get sick. Can anyone fil me in on anything else? If you exercise & eat right will you lose faster?

Hi everyone! I know these are old posts but hopfully someones out there. I hav bc/bs anthem HMO I hope it's the same??????

Had a ? All the insurance stuff is confusing to me. I have Anthem HMO Blue New England. I live in MASS. Is it still the same as just blue cross blue shield? Sorry if this sounds silly but like I said insurance is confusing to me. Thanks Heidi

I just feel like crying! I don't know why I feel this way. I think I'm happy to havr support. It's nice to know that insurance may cover it. Thank you all!

Thank you Sue! I will do that for sure!:biggrin2:

Thanks for your input! I did call my PCP today for an appointment. There's no way I can have thid done if my insurance doesn't cover it!:rolleyes2: I have blue cross Mass. I saw that they will cover if you BMI is 35 & up w/ health problems OR JUST 40 BMI.

Hi I'm new too. just wanted to say good luck! I made my appointment today to talk to doc next wk.

Hi! I'm a 30 yr. old sahm of 3 girls ages/ 6/ 3/ 1.5 As you can amagine I'm very busy w/ them! I've had a weight problem since 2nd grade. Done the yo-yo thing my whole life. I'm 5'2 & weigh about 210lbs. I am always tired,depressed,& my body just HURTS! I don't even know if the lap band is an option for me? Where do I start? My primary? Thanks so much!