Hello all. I am in the lap-band evaluation process. I passed the psych eval., pulmonary evals, and am now going through with the 6 mos. nutrition plan as required by my insurance.

My dietition says that my BMI is on the lower end. I do have hypertension, knee issues, plantar faciitis, and have been at times, borderline diabetic.

A little worried if insurance will approve me with a 38.5 BMI. Has anyone out there been approved with BMI around my number.

My starting bmi was 38.6, and I was approved. Have you contacted yourv insurance co. to find out what thr requirements are for coverage?

That makes me feel a little better. I have contacted my insurance co.

Wow, you have done very well. Keep up the good work.