Good Morning Everyone! I logged onto this great site yesterday, and your support gave me the confidence to start the process! I'm Healthnet California HMO through the school district I teach for and they emailed me that they do cover the band as long as I use Sutter physicians. I have an appointment with my internist on Monday for the referral. Currently I'm 5'7" and weigh 260, so I need to loose 120 pounds. I have high blood pressure and degenerative disc disease of the spine. I've had back surgery and I am scheduled for my 8th epidural steriod injection in May. What hoops will I have to jump through to get approved? My goal is to be able to wear a fashionable dress when my daughter graduates from law school in two years. Any help will be much appreicated!

Hi there and welcome to LBT, we are so glad you have joined us. Honestly, I cannot answer your question about insurance. Perhaps you can try posting in our insurance and finance forum and hopefully someone there will be able to help you. Insurance & financing - Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support

Keep us posted on how things are going and let us know if you have any questions.

Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on making yor band decision and good luck to you!

Welcome! Congrats and good luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress!