Hello all. I've been lurking for about a month now. I'm 22 (23 in may), I'm in my last year of college, from NC but I'm in VA for school. I'm being put back on my mom's insurance, as it will cover 80% of the cost, so I'm waiting for that. I'm hoping the wait period before surgery isn't too long, as once school starts again in August, it will be hard to get any time off.

I've been reading tons on here, and you guys are very informative! I've been overweight since I can remember, tried every diet in the book, and it just doesn't work! I eat pretty well, and my work requires me to be active. My problem is eating large amounts, even when I'm not hungry. I make smart food choices, I just go overboard. I'm hoping the lapband can help me curb my eating habits.

I'm at an all-time high of just under 300lbs at 5'7" and I'm pretty darn tired of everything associated with being overweight. I want to walk my dogs for more than a mile without being dead tired, I want to go out with my friends at night and have fun without worrying about what other people think, and I want to avoid all of the health risks that will be knocking on my door in a matter of years if I don't get my weight under control!

Anyway, I think I've rambled quite enough. I look forward to this, and I can't wait to get started. The only thing I'm really thinking about right now is wait time before surgery. Does anyone have experience with BCBS, and their requirements before surgery? Thanks! Danielle

Hi Danielle,

Welcome... My name is Pat and I am new here also. My banding will take place one week from Tuesday on the 3rd. I jst went through the process and this is how it went for me. I have BCBS POs and they needed a letter from my PCP and a referral to the doctor. The Doctors office requires a psych and nutrition eval which is also needed for BCBS, then finally, your doctor will call for an authorization # for surgery. I did all my stuff in the same day.

I hope this helps.

pat

I noticed you're a photo teacher? That's one of my majors. Thanks for the info. I know all insurance plans vary but that eases my mind a little!

Hi Danielle, welcome to lapband talk forum. You will love being banded. It will really help you with eating those large portions you were describing. Good luck.

Welcome to LBT Danielle

Best wishes in your journey to surgery...keep us posted...hopefully all goes well for you.

becky