Medicare is my primary insurance and my BMI must be 35 to be approved for them to pay. But I've got some money saved up and plan to pay myself if Medicare won't approve me. I've tried every diet under the sun and am way too sedentary, but I'm so big it is really hard for me to exercise to the extent that I can significantly lose and keep the weight off. I'm hoping that the Lap Band will let me lose enough so I can start exercising regularly again and not get so out of breath like I do now.

My consultation is July 6th; I was here once before but had to reschedule my previous consultation due to life and bipolar complications. I told the receptionist that I plan to keep this appt. and will not be there only in the event of my death...I've gone up a size this summer too. From 18W to 20W...so I've got to do something.

Anyone in my shoes?

Blessings, Michelle

Update: My current BMI is 35 on the dot; Medicare is paying! Yay! Now to make it through all the pre-op testing, consults, and evals. I was also just diagnosed with sleep apnea and placed on a CPAP machine.

I'm sooooo ready for my band and to change my lifestyle!

Blessings, Michelle

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.