I'm new here and just decided to start the process of getting approved and scheduling a lapband. Can anyone tell me what to expect in terms of how long all this will take? I have full BCBS coverage and know that they do in fact cover surgery. Is it still a 6 mo. wait? Someone mentioned that surgeons are taking much less "waiting" time to schedule now. I'm not in a hurry just trying to decide what time of year would be best for me and my young family to deal w/ all this...winter or summer etc. Thanks!

I agree, everyone's insurance is different. I just don't want anyone to be misinformed like I was. It's the one thing I regret about the surgery; however, it's the price (to me) for my healthier lifestyle! :-)

*the price is worth it* (what I meant to say, lol)

I totally agree...it would worth it to me also if I had to pay...I have no regrets....

I also have BCBS...I stsrted my process Dec 12, 2012 and was banded Mar 27, 2013...it was pretty fast....the longest part was the weightloss classrs they require....good luck...

Another part of this all being "new" to me...what classes do they require? I'm assuming the seminar but what else? I've heard psychologists interviews as well....can you fill me in on what they are going to put through??? Thanks!!!

Hello,

I had to go through a psychologists interview, 3 consecutive months of a supervised weight loss class, the lap-band Drs seminar. I called the Drs office and they told me exactly what I needed to ask my insurance company and I then called BCBS and the lady there told where to find the info in my book I got from BCBS or on the web site and I printed a copy and took it with me to my reg drs visit and he and I went over it and he set me up with what I needed...The longest was the 3 months of weight loss...Good Luck if you have any other question please contact me...I will help if I can