I am JUST beginning my journey... and very fearful of going through all these hoops and then having my insurance DENY! I just picked up my sleep Apnea "machine" and have many more hoops to go. Is there anything I can say/do to increase my chances of being accepted for this surgery? ADVICE ADVICE.. ...... I truly love who I am, but not WHAT I am becoming.. embarrassed for my family, avoiding pictures, reunions, AND summer- ....

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Can you check with your insurance company to find out if WLS is covered? I had apnea, severe joint pain, stress incontinence and gallstones. If you are diabetic or borderline and/or if you're hypertensive the insurance company should pay. What co-morbidites do you have?

Good Evening.

I also have incontinence, I have Plantar Fascitis (a serious foot issue in both, that require Cortisone injections every 3-5 months) which is extremely painful, constant backache, and knee pain. I am 234lbs, 5'3". I go in next Monday for my Metabolic panel. My Dr. says it is usually 6 months out due to the insurance co. Is there any symptom, not that I would fake it, that would speed this process up?

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. I don't have any suggestions for you but I wanted to wish you the best of luck. You will love being banded.

hey there, do you have high blood pressure? that helps as well (for qualifying) doesn't it?