So I have been part of this Lap Band process for about a month and half now and I gotta say, I'm pretty excited to get this new journey started. I just received word this morning that all my paper work is final and that it should be submitted to my insurance as of today or tomorrow. The thought of being more healthy and losing weight is starting to settle in. I hope I don't have any issues getting approved and that I don't have to jump through any hoops to get approval.

I have been overweight for most of my young life since I was 17. I'm currently 26 years of age and I have a BMI of 44.5 and I'm a tall gentlemen at 6'2. I have been on numerous diets in the past 5-6 years and have been successful at losing weight but I would gain it right back over and over again. I can tell you right now that I love food and that's the way it is and that's my biggest problem along with my portion sizes. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to the portion sizes along with "head hunger". It's been a crazy past two years, I'm on High Blood Pressure medicine along with signs of diabetes. I'm ready for the new lifestyle change and becoming a healthier person and setting the bar high for myself.

I have never really posted in details about myself on here but I'm glad I did and it sure feels good!! It will be just a matter of time before I know if I get approved or not. I shouldn't have an issue *fingers crossed*.

Well its off to work for me. Have a good day ya'll!!

- Amine

Good luck! Will keep my fingers crossed for insurance approval!!

Hey Congrats on this step of your process. You have a great attitude and you can do anything if you want it bad enough. Keep us posted!!

Thanks for the support! Ill keep ya posted

Congratulatins! Good Luck, Hoping for first time approval from insurance. If not dont be discouraged. I had to submit mine twice and was approved.

I am glad you are starting this journey for yourself. I wish you well, hugs

Good luck to you, I too just started this journey with appointments. I am excited to and look forward to taking this journey with you

Good luck!

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to start my LB journey!

So I have been part of this Lap Band process for about a month and half now and I gotta say' date=' I'm pretty excited to get this new journey started. I just received word this morning that all my paper work is final and that it should be submitted to my insurance as of today or tomorrow. The thought of being more healthy and losing weight is starting to settle in. I hope I don't have any issues getting approved and that I don't have to jump through any hoops to get approval.

I have been overweight for most of my young life since I was 17. I'm currently 26 years of age and I have a BMI of 44.5 and I'm a tall gentlemen at 6'2. I have been on numerous diets in the past 5-6 years and have been successful at losing weight but I would gain it right back over and over again. I can tell you right now that I love food and that's the way it is and that's my biggest problem along with my portion sizes. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to the portion sizes along with "head hunger". It's been a crazy past two years, I'm on High Blood Pressure medicine along with signs of diabetes. I'm ready for the new lifestyle change and becoming a healthier person and setting the bar high for myself.

I have never really posted in details about myself on here but I'm glad I did and it sure feels good!! It will be just a matter of time before I know if I get approved or not. I shouldn't have an issue *fingers crossed*.

Well its off to work for me. Have a good day ya'll!!

- Amine[/quote']

Welcome and good luck with the new you. This site is the only place I am open about me and my weight.

Thanks Dylan!!

Just a update from me! My paperwork went into the insurance company on April 3rd and I got approved in a week!. May 1st Pre-Op visit and then surgery on May 21st!

Awesome good Luck

@AmineR8705, I am about to go in for the seminar next Tuesday. How long was your entire process?

My entire process was 6 months. Just don't be in too much of a hurry...it takes longer than you'd think.

What kind of insurance do you have?