Hello all. I'm new to the lap band land. My doctor just recommend it yesterday. Both my husband and I are attending a seminar 8-13-09 and I must say that I'm exicted. My main concern is the cost but I've been told that by my insurance that all i should have to pay is a $250.00 copay. I have United Healthcare. If anybody has dealt with them please let me know or if anyone has had lap band at Clark Memorial in Indiana. Thanks and happy losing.:thumbup:

Hi there and welcome. Is your husband getting banded as well? You might want to check our our insurance and financing forums, as well as the local Indiana forums as well.

Hopefully we can both be approved. I'm currently taking adipex and my BMI has dropped to 39.9 and i have no comobities(sp)My husband BMI is 44 and he has hypertension. I am really hoping that UHC takes in account my family history of heart disease, generative bone loss, etc. I talked to a care coorinator today and she was really rude. I couldn't get one straight answer.GRRRH:mad:

Hi, I also live in Southern Indiana, but I am going to have my surgery at Floyd...no date yet still working on pre-op stuff! Welcome!

Had my surgery in August of 2007 at Clark, am down 105 lbs. Is or will Carolyn be your coordinator? Was a piece of "cake" excuse the pun. Am glad that I had it done only wish I had it done sooner. Good luck to you. Probably see you at the meeting Tuesday.

I have talked to Caroline several times on the phone and she seems like such a nice person. She was very helpful and she tried to answer all my stupid questions. We are so going to be thier 8-13-09

cadence,

You ought to come to the support group meeting this Tuesday at 6 pm. It's at the Lois Kratz center. We have people come that are thinking about being banded. You would be welcome.