Hi My name is Michelle. I am 28 years old and I have an amazing husband and three kids :biggrin: My kids are 4,3, and 17 months so they keep me very busy. I want to have this surgery so I have more energy to play with them and dont get out of breath so easily. I also want to be around with them for a LONG LONG LONG time I have previously attended a seminar but before having a major surgery I wanted to give myself one more shot at taking the weight off by myself. I was not able to do it so I have decided to go on with the lap band. I am attending a seminar on Saturday with a different dr who is closer to home and highly recommended. I cant wait. I have spoken to my insurance company and while they say they cover it I dont want to get my hopes up until I have the approval letter. Does anyone know how long the process is from once you get attend your seminar until you have a surgery date? My insurance says they dont require the 6 mos diet so we will see. I am excited and nervous and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone here

Hello, I started where you are in Dec. I got my letter of approval the other day, however, I have to wait 2 more months.....my nutritionist wants to see more consistancy in exercising and my food plan she put me on. She is afraid since I have relapsed in the past.....I see her every 3 weeks and the first time I lost 6lb, 2nd I lost 4, and last time only 1....so had I done better I would have my date. So it can be as quick as 3 months if everything goes well for you!!!! Good luck!

I have United Healthcare Choice Plus and I am curious does anyone know what their requirements are? I have contacted them and they didnt tell me much except that their was no exclusion on the policy and that the dr has to send a letter in to them for the decision?

Which hospital are you having your lap band done at?

Either Centegra Woodstock or Good Shepard in Barrington IL. I would prefer Centegra because its very close to home. Barrington is 45 min from here.

Hi, I'm in California, I have UnitedHealthcare Options PPO. I was told I had to use a Center of Excellence in order to get the most coverage. I went to the Seminar in Nov. I just got a surgery date of April 16th. I did however drag my feet a little bit. But even if I hadn't it probably would have still taken at least 3 months. Good Luck to you,