wondering if i can join?

cnallen12608 · 07-14-2008, 04:51 PM

Hello, my name is Casey. I am 24( in like 2 weeks) I haven't had the surgery, but I am planning to pending my insurance approval. I go to my first seminar july 23. I was hoping to talk to some people and learn about how this is working. I am a little worried because im not sure who makes the "Last Resort" decision, I have been overwieght my entire life, its just recently gotten to a point where i am very ashamed of myself and i want to do something positive about my weight, i have tried diets only to lose like 3 pounds and gain back 12, i have tried pills, i currently walk about 3 times a week and chase a toddler around. I am afraid that my insurance wont cover the surgery. Did any one else have the " we will cover your surgery but only as a last resort" thing on their insurance? If so let me know how it works please!!!

look forward to talking with ya.
casey

**Jack** · 07-14-2008, 07:41 PM

If your PCP and you decide this IS medically the answer, it becomes easier to focus on managing the various steps to complete.

re: "im not sure who makes the "Last Resort" decision" really is YOU....

Without YOUR decision, nobody can or will do ANYTHING.

If you have comorbidities, or if you are Morbidly Obese, typically that is the indicators that some kind of protocol is appropriate. Finding out which is the best for YOU requires a lot of education and research.

Welcome to BandLand and Cheers on your journey.

cnallen12608 · 07-14-2008, 08:39 PM

thanks! I am Pcp and I am going to a seminar soon. I am infact Morbidly obese. that really actually puts my mind at ease a little. it was good to be welcomed and great to get some advice.