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What was your BMI....why were you denied?? Cigna has been very good to us, but this is an expensive procedure and I can understand them researching it. How long did it take to get a denial? Kimberly

Did you have an extensive wait to get in to see him? From your visit with your PCP to get a referral to actual surgery date what was the actual time you waited? I was approved aprox 5 years ago in Portland but did not want a GB. I am hoping I can still get approval. I see you were recently banded...how are things going? Would you do it again? Do you know when the support group meet...i know i have to attend one and would like to get started. I hope i can be of help one day to someone else as you are being of great help to me. Kimberly

I have Cigna. My appt with my PCP is tomorrow and I am prepared. That is another thing...I am actually worried about "loosing" weight because I am at 35 now. Kimberly

I have a BMI of 36-37. I do have other issues ie: stress incontinence, herniated discs, terrible reflux/gerd, joint pain, and depression, so I am praying I will be accepted into a program. I am looking for someone else that has a BMI similar to mine that is further along in this process. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Kimberly

Hi Sarah, I was looking into Portland Docs, but have changed and really like the Augusta Docs. I noticed you too used Mckeen. Do you mind if I ask some questions?? I am just taking the first steps now. Thank you Kimberly

I too have Cigna and am just starting the long process. It looks like you have been thru a great deal already without even getting approved yet. Is that true? I wish you all the best and keep posting...I have found Cigna to be very fair in the past and am praying this holds true. Kimberly

Thank you for replying...you have given me new found hope. I was approved aprox 5 years ago for Gastric Bypass, but changed my mind and wanted to loose the weight...well we all know how that turned out...lol. I have an appt with PCP Monday..he is very supportive so wish me the best. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate them. Kimberly

I live in Maine as well am just beginning the long process of looking into lap banding. Does anyone have any advice for meeting with the docs in Portland. I am leaning towards Renee (only because she is a female)...What is the waiting period? Is there anything I can do or meetings I can attend to better prepare? I did notice a Meeting in July at the hotel near the airport. I appreciate any help you can offer. Kimberly

Hi GaLina, I am just getting started with information. I noticed you used Dr. Renee...how was the first appointment...what does your wait look like? Was it hard to get in once your PCP got things underway?? I live in Maine as well. Kimberly

I am just getting started. I am 43 with a BMI of 35. A Little History....I have dieted since I was 18 years old. I will not boar you with the multiple kinds..you know what they are. I had some success with Weight Watchers only to be rewarded with Fallen Arches. After 14 months of trying different non surgical routes i had surgery this past year. I am sorry to say it is still quite painful to do exercises that require being on my feet (my exercise of choice). I had an MRI because my back pain had been intolerable with out pain medication...it showed bulging discs. In addition to the above mentioned I also have painful Reflux, an very low active thyroid, and suffer from depression...I am teated with meds for these. I am a teacher in the fall and winter and wait on tables for the summer. Waiting tables is a nightmare, but due to financial constraints I have no choice. My question to anyone that has input or advice is....do you think I would be approved for a lap band? I have an appointment with a Nero Surgeon next week and will follow up with my GP. Where do I begin? Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.