I have tried sooo many diets and think I'm ready to resort to WLS. I haven't even told my husband that I scheduled an appointment for a lap band consult on 2/8/11. I also scheduled my psych visit that morning. The insurance specialist told me I would need to have a sleep study done. I feel sooo overwhelmed with the feeling that my insurance will not pay for this. I do have lap band benefits, but my BMI is 36. I know that if I continue without surgery my weight will continue to increase. I have BCBS insurance. Has anyone had surgery with a BMI of 36...did insurance cover?...were you self pay? I am curious to know how much the procedure will cost if I decide to go the self pay route.

Any info will be appreciated. Everyone is such an inspiration on here.

I have BCBS and it is being paid IN FULL!! I still can't believe it to be honest. My BMI is 39 with no underlying conditions. A dear friend of mine had the surgery last year (not sure of her insurance carrier) and her BMI was 36 (with no underlying conditions) and was also covered by insurance.

Good luck!!