Melissawd

Hi, I am new here and new to the idea of the LapBand. I am trying to do as much research as posible and trying to figure out exactly where to start! I know the 2 "biggies" are do I qualifiy for the surgery and will my issurance cover it. Well, I am 35 and 100+ pounds over weight and my BMI is around 41. I have always struggled with my weight, but never had this much trouble until i had my 2 girls. I gained about 80 pounds with each and they are only 21 months apart. Over the summer I gained at least 25 pounds. I blame this on our move from VA to NY and all of the stress! As for Insurrance, i have Tricare Standard. I know that i would qualify as far as being at least 100 pounds over weight, but i dont think that i have any of the other conditions that they require. Well I think that this is a long enough intro! I tend to talk too much :thumbup: Any info, advice etc would be wonderful. Thank You, Melissa

Hi, I am new here. I have Tricare Standard, but i am affraid that i wont get approved. I am 100+ pounds over weight and my BMI is 40.4 but I dont think i have any secondary condition. I do have A LOT of really Bad family history, but not me. I do suffer from clinical depression, but i doubt that would count as anything for them. Now i want to cry... :thumbup: Melissa