Im new here,I actaully have been thinking about the lap band for several months now.Finally got the nerve up to talk to my pcp about it.He said he doesnt have a problem with it.But we needed to have something to stand on when we go to start the process.So he put me on a 1200 calorie diet.And when I come back in 3 months we would see where to go from there.I have high blood pressure also.My BMI is 41 or 43.I cant remb..All I know is Im ready for this.Im 5 ft weigh 221.I also hope my insurance company pays for it becuase I dont have a self pay way to

do it.Ive been overweight all my life.Been on pretty much every diet and pill except the alli pill.Kinda scared to try that one.Well Hope im arouns for awhile.Good luck to everyone.

Jennifer

Welcome to the journey. We've all been where you are.

Most insurance companies won't pay unless your BMI is at least 40, or at least 35 with other related health problems...so dont lose too much weight! If I were you, I'd pick a lap Dr. now so he can officially put you on whatever program your particular insurance requires for you to qualify. Some want very little info and some want a lot more.

Good luck! I've sure never regretted getting my band!

Thanks Betsy,

So you think I should just go ahead and contact a lap doc? I thought about that at first but didnt know if I had to go thru PCP first.Are you a self pay?

Jennifer

I was self pay. I contacted Dr. Spivak (lap guy) first. He and his office have done this so many times they were able to guide me through it as they guided the insurance folks through the hoops they needed to jump through...