hello i am a 61 years old and Iam planning on having lapband serg as soon as I can get it scheduled. Iam going thru the long process to get approved i am just beginning though.Ihave readybegib to collect my old medical records and to get them faxed to the surgeon and have already contacted my insurance companies.They will pay 100% for their part both humanna and medicare.Itcovers weight loss surgery.if it is a medical necessities. My BMI is 49.9 Iam100 pounds over weight also plus Ihave some co-morbidities such as diabetes highb.p high cholesterol.arthritis inmy knees i also have fibromyalgia. I HAVE aproblem with depression and incontience. :thumbup:

Hi Carol and welcome to LBT! Keep us posted on your journey and don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help.

Welcome Carol!

All I can say is that you can look forward to losing a bunch of those co-morbities! Congratulations on starting the process AND the full coverage! It may seem like a long time in the future but the wait will be worth it and be here before you know it!

Welcome to the group!

Welcome to the boards.....

The pre-op process seems like it takes forever, but hang in there and you will be there before you know it. :thumbup: