MissKacey

I am currently at 185lbs, sometimes 190, sometimes 180. UGH. Getting started on my banding process with Kaiser. Don't know how it's going yet, have another Dr appointment on the 19th to see if insurance will cover it etc etc. If they won't I might self pay with a place in Coos Bay, Oregon. Everything seems like it's going so slow! I can't wait to meet with my Dr and see if this is insurance approved!

I am currently at 185lbs, sometimes 190, sometimes 180. UGH. Getting started on my banding process with Kaiser. Don't know how it's going yet, have another Dr appointment on the 19th to see if insurance will cover it etc etc. If they won't I might self pay with a place in Coos Bay, Oregon. Everything seems like it's going so slow! I can't wait to meet with my Dr and see if this is insurance approved!

Hi, I'm with Kaiser insurance (and somehow have been since I was born!) and I'm just starting my Lap Band process. Now, my BMI is 38.0, but because I'm 4'10" this much weight on such a short stature is considered severely obese. My question is; Will Kaiser automatically deny me because my BMI isn't at 40 or higher, or will they take my short stature and medical problems into account? Any information and helpful opinions would be greatly appreciated!

My name is Kari, I'm 23 and I live in the Portland, OR area. I'm just about to start my Lap Band process and am not currently banded. I joined to learn more about the band, for support, and insurance processes and how people handled their insurance companies. Other than that I'm currently taking a break from going to beauty school for various health reasons, and am anxiously waiting to go back!