Hi guys/gals! I just found this site the other day and I've learned a lot from it. I have a few questions for ya.

I'm at 211 lbs now. I had my daughter 9 months ago (was 252 at 9 mo, I gained 95 lbs during pregnancy) and before I got pregnant I was down to 160. I was taking phentermine for approx 8 months before getting pregnant and I did lose weight. However, that does not work for me anymore.

So my question is... am I wasting my time even trying to get this approved? Ive been overweight my entore adult life but besides being 9 mo pregnant I was never at 40.

Do they look for you to be at 40 for 2 years? How do they track your weight? I mean I dont even know how much I weighed 2 years ago.

If I have to self pay, I will have to take a loan out and it will be tough to pay back (Im a social worker) but I will be able to do it. So is it worth it?

P.S I have Aetna insurance.

Thanks so much! Id appreciate any feedback

Edited October 9, 201015 yr by Daelynn

Only you can answer the question of "is it worth it". Getting insurance approval may be tough, depending on your insurance, but I've known banded people who only struggled with 60 pounds...my surgeon being one. I wish the band had been available when I was 16 years old and 180 pounds with a weight that was steadily climbing each year and an out of control appetite.

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I say see if it is covered by your insurance and see if you can get approved. Good Luck to you. It really is worth it. I was banded on 09/08 and have not had any major problems. Just minor gas pain and normal healing after the procedure. I was 215 and am now very close to getting under 190. I'm looking very forward to being thin and healthy. Take care and again, good luck.

jaffa just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean everyone will. Your the one in a million, don't discourage her from making her own decision.

jaffa just because you had a bad experience doesnt mean everyone will. Your the one in a million, don't discourage her from making her own decision.

:thumbup:this is sooo true! everyone is different. I got banded in Dec. 09 and im 95lbs down. i am so happy with the band. Just remember to do what the Dr. says do and u should be fine. good luck!!!

Thanks for all the info :smile2: Im going to take my insurance requirements to my Dr and review them with her. I guess its a start

thanks

Well last time i checked this is a LAP BAND talk site, and its for supportive people, not people spamming every thread on not to choose the band, because really most everyone will not have that experience like you, and most haven't, there is exceptions to the rule, but like we know this is an way for us to get healthier and sometimes we work past when others have had a few bad experiences compared to the thousands of people on here who are leading amazing, healthy lives now. So be helpful, kind, or supportive. If not you might as well leave.

Edited October 15, 201015 yr by Jack