As I stated before, I am just starting my journey. I called my insurance company and they said I will be covered, but only if I go to one of the listed docs.... okay, to make a long story short. I am soooooo afraid I will be denied because I have no real proof of being on a supervised weight loss program. I've taken karate when I was about 13, and I've been placed on diets by my pediatrician numerous amounts of times. But she's (the pediatrician) is in another state. Soooooo, im really lost. I really don't want to be denied because of that, because I really need this surgery. Does anyone else have, or has had this problem??? Please Help!!.... thnx :sad:

I was just like you. I was hardly in the doctor's office for a good 3 year span. So long as the insurance can get ahold of the pediatrician and the pediatrician can fax your health records, you'll be fine. Good luck with getting approved!! And good choice going with the band. Best decision I've ever made :sad:

I am 39 years old and had not been to a doctor since I was in my teens. I just got a new PCP last year and had only seen him twice. You may have to get some more testing done by your primary before he/she will give you the referal for LBS. Other than that I wouldn't be to concerned. My doctor was very willing to work with me and thought I was making the right choice having the surgery. He also wrote a great letter to the insurance company encouraging them that the Lap Band surgery was the best option for me. I got approved with no problem. (I met the qualifications only on BMI, I had no other health related problems, although I was on the borderline for high blood pressure and diabetes.)

And yes it is the best decision that I have ever made! I'm down 76lbs since I began the whole process in April of this year.

Push forward and good luck!