Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Still as strong as ever in my pursuit of WLS!

Posted 08-25-2008 at 01:38 PM by mariem
Updated 08-25-2008 at 10:36 PM by mariem

It's been awhile since I have blogged my thoughts and feelings on what is going on.
This LBT is great because I have met a couple of really great people so far and I enjoy talking with them. One actually went to a information meeting in Flagstaff with me.
I am really only torn over one thing. I really want to get the sleeve rather than the lap band but I know for a fact that my insurance wont cover the sleeve and I am so not wanting to wait for a year or two for them to come around and...

mariem

I hate waiting!

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Reading more on the insurance I will have on June 1, 2008

Posted 05-07-2008 at 10:26 AM by mariem

It is BC/BS of Massachusetts, Blue Care Elect Preferred (PPO)
I have googled this a lot today and have found that as long as there is an exclusion for WLS there seems to be no problem getting banded. (I HOPE!!)
I dont think the employer would put a specific exclusion for WLS because what I am reading it sounds as if they pulled no stops at making sure they have a great policy. Soooooo unlike my husband's current (nearly former) employer.

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First blog entery.......my wee ray of hope!

Posted 05-06-2008 at 10:30 AM by mariem

Ok, So this is my first entry on this blog. A bit about myself.
I have always struggled with my weight. I was never overweight as a child or even a teen. I think this was because my Mom really was my "food monitor" I never realized that till now that I am 44. It wasn't until I got out of my Mom's grasp did I gain loads of weight which of course for most kids is when they go away to college. Before that point I was very active. I was involved in Sports and Cheerleading but still...

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