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Did you have any major medical problems that helped the approval process? Congrats on your weight loss thus far. Keep it up.

Ok, question. I went to the lapband orientation, I was weighed and my bmi was 39. something, my insurance co requires atleast a 40 bmi. Now, I have a Dr's appt on tomorrow (Monday) with my PP. If she agrees that the lapband will work for me, I then go to my lapband surgeon for the rest. Well, my question is I do have atleast a 5 year weight history, along with ww and adkins diet, mayo client etc. I bet I probably gained since the orientation a couple weeks ago which will bring my BMI up to atleast 40. Do you think that would put me at a better chance of getting approved through my insurance co?

Ok, all that have bcbs of north carolina. Approx how long does it take to get an approval from your insurance co. I know that there is a process I have to initially go through with my PD and the surgeon who's gonna do the banding, but I was informed that the longest wait is on the insurance co. Is there anyone with bcbs of nc that know? Thanks

So, before you were approved through Duke, did they diagnose you with sleep apnea or was it after you were approved. Ok, I live in Fayettevile, but work in Raleigh, can you give me a little more info on Duke, who can I contact to begin the process.

Thanks for the uplifting, I actually have a Dr's appt on Monday. I let you know how it goes.

Don't be upset, thank God you are getting banded. I wish I can get banded, pray for me. I'm not quite at 40, I'm at 39, and my insurance require a solid 40. I can't afford to pay on my own. Good luck and keep us posted.

Thanks Skep, that was sort of comforting. So, do you think if I'm turned down to switch Doc's. I know I don't have any major med problems, just obesity. This has gone on too long and I am desperate. Do you have any pics? You keep up the good work and I'm glad your were approved.

Hi LucLuc Was you self pay or did you have insurance.

Thanks Tam Tam, I will stay on them, I'll keep you posted and please keep me updated with your progress. Clo

Congrats to you. I'm from Fayettevill, but I work in Raleigh. Keep up the good work.

I am considering Dr. Mitchell, in Pinehurst, I live in Fayetteville. I have a Dr. Appt with my PP on Monday and we'll see if she give's me a good recommendation. I'm really pushing a 40 BMI, my height is probably closer to 5'. Hopefully this will work, just keep me in prayer. All I know is my knees hurt, often my back aches and I know it's because of my weight.