Hi Everyone, I have been reading some of you guys topics and decide to join to get a better view or insight on how the lapband process actually works. Mostly, I need u guys support. I have been overweight my whole entire life. And I am definitely ready for a change. My bmi is 60 and I am 5'3 @340lbs. The most I weighted ever...I just found out my husband insurance covers WLS, but there is a six months supervised diet I am required to do before approval...Im lil anxious, so I am new to this and looking for support from people who have been thru where I trying to go...Any comments or suggestions will be greatly be appreciated.....

welcome to LBT. this is a great place for support and answers. a few months before i was banded i searched these forums everyday! it can be addictive. not sure if there are specific questions you may have, but feel free to shot me a PM or check out my blog on here or you tube..jennypoo6043

again welcome

jennifer

Thanks for responding...I just started with my inital consultation and I was informed that I have to do a 6mo supervised diet for my insurance company before approval...I guess im just anxious to get started. I know I shouldnt be, but I just wana know where I go from here. The lady from the doc office said she will contact me soon. Its been two weeks..Ughhh

Ur pics look wonderful!!!!

thanks!!!

the only thing i cant really tell you about is insurance and getting approved. i was self pay so i didnt have to jump thru the insurance hoops...but feel free to ask anything!

Not sure what your insurance co is but many post their medical policies on the web. I came to my meeting with bariatric surgeon armed with as much info as I could get. I created a special binder for my project so I could be squared away.

I had been on supervised diets for months so I was good to go from that standpoint. I live in Virginia but my health plan is administered through DC. I could do either one six month diet or combine two 3 month diets. That included my efforts with phentermine and b12 shots. My approval wasn't really an approval. My plan doesn't need approval for outpatient surgery, just be aware that they will hold you and docs office accountable for adhering to policy.

I had diabetes as my co-morbidity. My insurance required a psych eval. I somehow managed to pass. Haha.

PM me if you want more info or encouragement along the way.

Kate

Hi Kate, Thanks for responding...Im at the beginning stage of my journey. my insurance is with UHC thru my husband job...and its something similar to yours six month or 2 combined 3month supervised diet...im not sure if i have that. i did a weight loss program, but im not sure if it was supervised by Dr...the lady from the WLS surgery office supposed to contact me on whats my next step after they view my files, but the wait is killing me. I am going to need the support and I appreciate you for offering, bc im definitely gon needed. i havent done anything? ive been reading other ppl experiences and trying to get a feel on what i should do... What does the psych eval consist of? Its a pass or fail thing...Im sure if u wana discuss this openly or privately...Either way i opened to listen