Ok- I went to the seminar for lapband. I have my official consultation december 4. I called our ins. They will cover it for Bmi >40 or between 35-40 with 1 co morbidity. I'm going to my Pcp Tuesday. I have been pretty healthy other than weight. I have horrible family history though. But as I'm looking at the list that might qualify me- I really think I might have sleep apnea. I have se real of the symptoms so I'm gonna talk to her about that. I know it sounds bad but I need to find something to help me qualify. My Bmi is 36.4.. Any suggestions?

My lap band doc sent me to get a sleep study. So, that will probably be something you should check out. Sleep apnea plus bmi over 35 should get you insurance approval. I tried to go through insurance and unfortunately got denied, so I was self pay.

With my insurance your Sleep Apnea had to be above a certain level, so just having it will probably not be enough to qualify. I agree with kah113 and have your doctor test you. Good Luck.

Good luck with ins. Mine has been running me ragged.

Thanks. It's sad I'm trying to find something wrong to qualify but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. My mom had gastric bypass 6 years ago. She was morbidly obese- diabetes- hypertension- -all sorts of stuff. I'm 35 and afraid if I don't get it under control I'm gonna wind up like that. I don't want to by any means.

I just left my pcp- I hate to even be happy about this but I have been diagnosed with hypertension. All I need is 1 according to my insurance and that was 1:)

I was approved with hypertension and weigh 189 and I has mild sleep apnea too .. I'm only 5/2 .. How many pounds are you and how tall you.. You will get approved.. For me it was a bunch of test 4 times with nutritionist and last sleep study.. I was approved and was banded Tuesday .. Good luck to you

I was approved an had surgery Thursday. I was 5'6 and weighed 226 at first consult.