So as you read, I am a newb.

My name is Mike, I am 34, live in Braidwood , Il, and I am kinda dissapointed.

I received a letter in the mail today denying me of insurance coverage for the band. The letter said I did not meet their requirements. I really laughed at that.

I did all of my pre requisite doctor garbage, and every one of them stated the band was an excellent idea for me. I am very healthy, just 151 pounds overweight, with a BMI of 45.

So now I am debating my next step. What should I do, where should I go from here, that kind of stuff.

Any words from you pros?

Mike

Mike,

Congratulations on your surgery approval. Good Luck on your journey.

Mike,

Sorry you have been denied...I was denied two years ago with insurance company, so I decided in April to go the self pay direction...It was worth every single penny...I would do it again...I know that it is a lot of money, but I am worth it...and I am glad I did this for me....

Good luck to you...I hope that you will be able to be banded...either by insurance pay, or self pay...

just read the update...congratulations on being approved...I know that must be a real victory for you....thank goodness you continued with the battle with the insurance company and won...that is really great....

Mike - that's great news!!! I'm so excited for you! You'll have to keep us updated. Congratulations!

That's not the worst part though. I also have to gain the 11 pounds I just worked off, back. Talk about some garbage!!!

Mike

Why do you have to re-gain 11 pounds? For insurance?

First off, Thank you to all the well wishers. I didn't have that hard of a fight. I met 2 out of the three items for their criteria. I'm just glad I have finally been approved. I know my life is going to change for the healthier.

As far as the weight gain goes, yes, I do have to gain back what I busted my butt to lose. And to answer the question yes it is for insurance. 43.9 is not the same as 45 as far as BMI is concerned in their book, so I need to maintain 45 or better.

I will keep all of you posted, thanks again for the congrats and the well wishes!!!

Mike

Going to my information class tomorrow. I was finally approved by my insurance, now i just need to wait. I'll post how it all went tomorrow.

Mike

Congratulations. I hope all goes well!