I started my journey January 2013, I submitted my information for lap band surgery the first time in June 2013.(BCBSTN) I was denied due to not loosing the 10% they require you to loose before approval. On March 23 2014 I met my goal weight to resubmit my information back to the insurance (BCBSTN) I got my call this morning from the insurance company i was approved. I have my pre op visit with my surgon April 23 2014 and i have my surgery on May 9 2014. This has been a long road to get to this point now I am nervous about having it done.

My sister was banded over 5 yr ago and had multiple complications has lost over 113lb.

My wife was banded in November 2013 and has had 2 fills she has lost over 65lb.

My mother in law was banded about 2 weeks ago.

Hope i am making the right decision below is my weights.

Highest Weight: 308lb

Lowest Weight: 277lb

Current Weight 285lb

My first goal is 200lb

I am 5' 11"

^5 and welcome.

Edited April 4, 201412 yr by 2muchfun

Hello any help would be great as my date is set for July 23rd. I have blue shield and they denied me because they said I was missing a paper. We re faxed it in and they said they can take an additional 5 days. Has anyone heard of this? Has anyone had this happen to them? Will it take the full 5 days at that point? Some say it's quicker but I'm worried.