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I consider lap band for years but was nervous about having it done. I had a few friends that were banded. They lost some weight but seemed to have constant problem with adjustments. A couple actually had it removed.

Then a co-worker found out that RNY was covered by our insurance. After seeing his success I looked into it. My insurance really discouraged lap band surgery and was very supportive of RNY.

I had the surgery 18 months ago and couldn't be happier. I reached my goal weight in about 6 months and have been able to maintain without any problems. Several other co-workers and / or family members have since had RNY. All share the same success.

After seeing the success of RNY, I'd have a hard time suggesting or recommending lap band. I just don't see the long-term benefits. Yes, RNY requires a more strict lifestyle change. But, it's a procedure that I believe has a better success rate and fewer complications.

This is my first post! I am currently doing my 6 month supervised diet before I can be banded to get it covered by insurance. A little over view, I considered Lap Band many years ago and kept putting it off thinking I could lose the weight and do it myself only to become heavier. The Hubby and I decided to try and have a baby before getting the surgery after two years of trying and some fertility help we were still not pregnant and decided to just go ahead with the weight loss 6 month supervised diet. One month before my 6 month supervised diet was going to be completed and having done all my pre-surgery lab work and my psych evaluation, I found out I was pregnant! I was so bummed and upset. Now I was only going to get bigger.

Well I had my baby girl Dallas (9lbs 4oz / 22.5 inches) 8 weeks ago and couldn't be happier! I love her so much and she was worth the wait and starting over. I did develop gestational diabetes with my pregnancy which has gone away now. I only gained 12 lbs with my pregnancy which I lost 13 lbs by my 6 week postpartum visit.

So here I am and having to start my 6 month supervised diet again. Insurance states is has to be 6 consecutive months. Also my OBGYN asked me to really look into Gastric Bypass RNY. She had the surgery and would prefer that surgery because of the success rate and less complications further down the road!

 I've been on the main OH forum for a while and just learned about this one! Want to say hello! 

 The insurance is Independence blue cross- it is through my husband’s work- I just hate my doctor’s office answer which is 1-52 weeks-

 

It shouldn't take too long.  Once it's been submitted to the insurance, they have 30 days to get back to you.  After that, the surgeon will call you letting you know it was approved and about a month or so out will be your surgery date.  

 Putting in my paperwork tomorrow.. Just trying to see if anyone has this insurance and can tell me how it went with getting an approval. Time? Did they ask for me then their policy states they will want? Any info would be great :) 

Thanks!

  Hello Friends! 

We're very happy to announce two important topics for the OH cruise in March that will be presented by Colleen Cook from Bariatric Support Centers International:  1: Hope and Help for the Pain of Regain and 2: The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients. 


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I work at iHC. I have to wait 8 more months before I qualify for gastric bypass. I am trying to appeal it now, but recently got denied.. I was thinking of appealing again..

Hopefully so... I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

http://www.bmiut.com/

Maybe provide your insurance with this link ^^^