41 BMI is high enough for banding yes?

amanda01331 · 08-01-2008, 08:26 PM

I got a letter today from LAP-BAND®.com. I had sent for some info and they sent me a letter saying that i was not a good canidate for the surgery. I though anything over 40 bmi was high enough. They never even have seen me. I am still going to go to a seminar for the first step but, i was wondering if i am just wasting my time. Help anyone. Thanks:confused2:

tcbeau · 08-01-2008, 08:58 PM

most insurances, if they cover, will approve with a BMI over 40 without comorbities. You need to check with your insurance as many have different criteria. Best of luck!

amonroy · 08-01-2008, 09:26 PM

I got the same letter, just ignore it and go to the seminar and see the surgeon. Everything worked out for me and I had my surgery 7/16/08. I dont know why they send those letters out. Good Luck!

krtork · 08-01-2008, 10:58 PM

Go to the seminar - keep moving along in the process. I wouldn't let the letter discourage you! From that point you should be able to set up a consult with the surgeon and get more information.

I would also be checking with your insurance company and see what they require before they will pay for the surgery. I am self pay, so I moved through the first part of the process rather quickly.

Good luck!