So, my husband just got a job offer today and they have better insurance thought Coventry of Kansas City. I am crossing my fingers big time that maybe this insurance will cover Lap-band as our current BCBS of KC does not. I feel like I have been waiting my whole life for this and I sure hope they cover it and if they do that the restrictions aren't ridiculous. I am thinking Malley Surgical or Weight loss surgical Center? Anyone have any recommendations?

So, my husband just got a job offer today and they have better insurance thought Coventry of Kansas City. I am crossing my fingers big time that maybe this insurance will cover Lap-band as our current BCBS of KC does not. I feel like I have been waiting my whole life for this and I sure hope they cover it and if they do that the restrictions aren't ridiculous. I am thinking Malley Surgical or Weight loss surgical Center? Anyone have any recommendations?

Soooo, just as I was beginning to feel hopeful I found out they cover it....but you have to be with the plan for at least 3 consecutive years. WTF? What a load of BS. What does it matter? I am paying $350 a month regardless. I just can't believe it. I am so disappointed. :(

Im sorry to hear that I know your disappointed. If it means anything I go to Malley and I love them they are so easy to work with and are very easy to talk with if you still decide to go through with it you will like them a lot Im sure of it. Good Luck!

I go to Malley as well and Dr Fearing did my surgery. I totally recommend them too.

I'd stay clear of Weight Loss Surgical Center. I went there & they told me the day of consult that they accepted my insurance. I went thru the consult and afterwards they're saying they don't. What happened was is that they are trying to jump through the necessary hoops to get on with Medicare and Tricare so that they can accept them, but they haven't met those requirements yet. They only told me that they did in hopes that they'd have it completed within 30 days. Now they're saying I owe $320 because my insurance didn't pay off.

Thanks for the comments ladies. I probably would have gone with Dr. Malley. I hear nothing but amazing things about him and I thought I heard he himself use to be overweight so he can relate. I am hoping that maybe I can plead my case to the HR folks to let me have it sooner. It was such a let down. I guess I will just keep on plugging away and count the days until the waiting period is up.