Hi everyone!

My name is Felisha and I am 20 years old. My husband is Michael and he is 23 currently in the US Army deployed to Iraq. We have a son and he is 9mo old.

I have been thinking about getting lapband surgery and after several long talks with my husband I think it is the right choice for me.

I went to talk to my PCD today and she pointed me in the right direction. I found a lapband facility that will help me with my journey.

My insurance will only approve me if I have any other health issues besides being 100lbs over weight. So I have a full physical scheduled for Friday. I got in a car accident 3 years ago and my back/left hip is in CONSTANT pain. 10/10 every day. My DR said that because I live "day to day" and "get around fine" that will not qualify me under my insurance. My mother has sleep apnia(sp) so I'm going to have them schedule me for a sleep study. I'm hoping I can get qualified because my husband and I can not afford it otherwise, and the facility here doesn't offer financial aid.

Anyway, I joined to read success stories and getting advice. :thumbup:

Edited April 27, 201016 yr by Felisha

How high is your BMI? Did they tell you that you needed more then just a high BMI?

My BMI is 44. I weigh 240 and am 5'2.

What my dr and the insurance website:

Is 100 pounds over ideal weight for height and bone structure and has one of these associated conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cholecystitis, narcolepsy, Pickwickian syndrome, hypothalamic disorders or severe arthritis of the weight-bearing joints

I have perfect blood pressure, and do not have diabetes.. sigh.

This is sad, But I'm hoping something gets flagged on my physical so I can get the surgery.

Wow thats unfortunate! Most insurances will cover it if its over 40 bmi.

Good luck with everything and if nothing shows up, have you considering going to Mexico for the surgery?

With my husband being deployed, And no family near me and no one to really go with me I'm not sure I could do that or afford it.

We just bought a house so we're strapped for cash at the moment. :thumbup:

The military is VERY strict with what they approve and don't approve.

I'm hoping I can convince some people to allow it.

Sigh, Just found out I'm 13lbs under my 200%. :scared2:

Dunno what to do.

What post are you at?

We're at fort riley! I'm trying still!!!

We love it here at Fort Riley :thumbup:) Are you going to IWLS in JC or are you going up to Topeka?

We love it here at Fort Riley :thumbup:) Are you going to IWLS in JC or are you going up to Topeka?

IWLS

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