Hey Everyone,

My name is Breanne, I'm from Massachusetts. I've been researching the Lap Band for a long time now, but am just stepping into the process of it all. I have my seminar scheduled on Dec 8th. I am 22 years old, am 5ft 5in and weigh 255 and have a BMI of 42. I have Aetna for insurance, I called them today and they assured me that they do indeed cover up to 90% of the surgery is I meet the criteria and am approved. I meet the critera, they require a BMI of 40 or more and a history of obesity for at least 2 years.

I am ready for a life change, not a quick fix, and I am young so I think I could really benefit from the Lap Band. I want to have children in 5 or 6 years and I want to be healthy for the family.

Any words of advice as I start this journey!??:eek:

Hey Bre! Welcome to the site. My advice is do your research and follow Dr's orders closely....and to keep us posted!

Hey, Breanne, welcome! I have nothing I can say since I haven't had my surgery yet, but there is a lot of great advice here and wonderful people to share stories with. Welcome!!