I am considering lap band surgery. Here are my stats:

22

5'10 and a 1/2"

this morning I weighed in at 250 pounds

I wear a size 20.

I am under my parent's insurance (I'm in grad school and can still be carried by them) and it's united healthcare. i don't know if it is a PPO or not.

I have no existing comorbidities except joint pain, back pain, and I get out of breath really easily. I have low to normal blood pressure (but a family history of high blood pressure) and I'm not sure about my cholesterol or glucose levels but I do not have a history of diabetes or heart disease in my family. I don't want to be the first.

i would like to know what goes on during the first consultation. I live in Dallas, btw.

THEY DO!!! www.surgeryloans.com (888-405-8140) or www.apfusa.com (800-316-7564)

I was approved for a loan at the first place but they wanted 11% interest and my mom loaned me the money at 9% with no pre payment penalties or late fees!!!! I love mommy!

I also heard (from Dr. Benavides office) that the manufacturer (I think it's BioEnterics) of the lapband is providing financing options as of February 22 of this year. May be worth a phone call about it.