I am new here and I would like to know if anyone has been successful getting approved with Coventry insurance.

This is also the first time I've seriously considered lap band surgery. Would anyone have any surgeon suggestions in Maryland? Thanks!

Hello, 62Peachy! You'd need to check your policy w/Coventry to see if Lap Band is approved. Since many of us have insurance through our (or our partner's or parent's) employers, realize that employers can, to a point, menu price the coverage (it is staggeringly expensive) by exlcuding things like weight loss surgery.

Once you have confirmed (you can call them; there should be a number on your card) that your coverage does indeed extend to lap band, they can also tell you what pre-requisites you must fill to meet their requirements.

While people here may post they were approved, it won't really help you much until you confirm that your insurance does cover the surgery and what prereqs are in place for you to meet.

Once you know that, they should be able to provide you with a list of acceptable surgeons.

Yes i do i have the PPO and it took me 10 months it wasnt easy but dont give up!:tongue2:

Why were the reasons you were turned down initially and how did you finally get it approved? Thanks.

I just found out my insurance company (Coventry) does not cover any type of weight loss surgery. So, I won't be getting surgery - thanks for the information.