Hi! I am a newbie and I started my lap band journey on 6/26/12 (attending the seminar). I am 44 years old and have a BMI of 37.5. I have also been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I know that BCBS requires at least one comorbidity if a BMI that is lower than 40.

I am wondering if anyone is going through the same situation as me (or similar). I am still going through the early process, but wanted to know if BCBS has given anyone a hard time about approving the lap band procedure (with a BMI < 40 and at lease one comorbidity).

Thank you for your input in advance.

I have BCBS of NJ with BMI of 40 sleep apnea and history of high blood pressure. I was approved two days after submitting all paperwork.. Good luck