So when I decided to go through this lap band miracle, my insurance cordinator told me it was a 6 month weight. I found this site while doing some research and cause of You wonderful people, my insurance does not require 6 month waiting period. I called and confirmed as well as my new insurance cordinator. I have anthem bcbs of cali, ppo. Their requirements r bmi over 40, I am at 44,..heart clearance, psych evaluation, and medical neccisity. March 8th will be my last appt for heart clearance, I had an ekg which went well, but my cordinator wanted my paper work from a cardiologist,..after that paper work will be submitted, I hope I will get approved so i can start my journey, 31 from Michigan.

I am also anthem bcbs, but am under a national plan with Kroger. I just had to do sleep study, dietician visit, psychologist visit, physical therapist visit, nurse practitioner visit, ekg, basal metabolic test, and surgical consult. Had to have BMI over 40 and a chart containing diets I've tried in the past with years and estimated weight loss per diet.

Was submitted and received approval within two weeks. From my research, anthem is easy with their requirements.

the only thing I noticed that was weird is they do not cover nutritional counseling/Dieticians (which may explain why there is no required diet)...

good luck!

oh yeah, started in January and will be banded in march- 2 months total. I also was about BMI 41/42 with slight hypertension (no medication) and no other comorbidities. I did have a letter from my pediatrician that included my growth chart to age 16 and documented obesity since 7 years old. I am 23, almost 24.

Thanks for the advice! Good luck to you as well.

And to you too! I'm definitely getting excited!