Hi banders in Tennessee!

I haven't been on this site for awhile. Lastly, I found that Blue Cross Blue Shield would not cover the lapband. So I pittled around awhile, trying to think of ways to save money for the surgery, thinking of my options. Finally, my husband came home with some encouraging news. His employer was planning to switch the insurance company to United Health Care. I recognized this company as one that has paid for the lap band on several occasions. Now I can only hope the plan my husband and I are under will suffice. I have heard both good and bad things about United Health, regarding the lapband procedures, but at least it's a start! Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should handle this company?

Hey, we live in T.N. but my insurance is BCBS of A.L. do any of you know if they pay to have the lap band surgury done? What all did you have to submit to BCBS for them to aprove you? I heard of something like a 6 month diet, but I really dont want to wait that long. Im 19 and have a BMI of 47, is there any reason why I would be turned down? Im just nervous that my doctor will tell me that I cant have it (she hasn't liked me since I told her to mind her own business, when she ironically asked me why I keep gaining weight. She was being a witch about it though.) Please someone help me put my mind to rest.