Hi all,well i just came back from my doctors and she feels i am a great candidate for lap band! finally a Doctor who agrees with me! she said my bmi is 40 my blood pressure is a little high and i am borderline diabetic,she said she will do everything in her power to get me this surgery!! Im afraid to get excited out of fear of gettin let down if they dont approve it,I have blue cross californiacare,Can anyone tell me what to expect in the weeks or months ahead,Im soooo nervous I have to have this surgery its my only hope I have struggled with my weight all my life, let me know what kind of journey i have ahead of me please,thank you all !!!:redface:

hi its sana her i was the same i know what u going thru ts very exiting u just cant think of any thing else but surgery was day dreaming about it at time know i have it and i think its the best thing that has happened to me it was a chrstmas present as well as a birthday present from the nhs i got it free i hope the very best for u and welcome to the site

Is it really difficult to get approved? My primary Dr. recommended Lap banding and so did a Pulmonary specialist. I have Aetna and I called and they said they would cover it if I meet the criteria. (unfortunately I do). My Doctors said they would write the necessary letters and they started doing the tests(I have a medical condition) before my initial appointment Sept. 2. OIY!!