BMI too Low to qualify after Dr. Diet

while visiting my sis-in-law in Boise this past week who is scheduled for Lap band in December, we found a friend of ours who has been going through all the insurance red tape for her surgery. She started the diet process and then her BMI went down and she was not accepted. (by the insurance company) .She will now have to be a self-pay. And, we found out too that every visit you make to your doctor has got to be noted as for "weight loss". Has anyone else had this experience?

Hi, I am in Boise and my BMI was too low and my insurance did not cover this and the Dr's here would not consider me with the insurance that I did have. I went to Mexico and had the surgery since I was a self pay. My surgery was October 4th. I have lost 14 pounds so far, but my BMI was only 32 I started at 230 but by the time I had the surgery I weighed 218 and today I weigh 204. I am looking for a support group with people in my same boat. Are we in the same situtation?

Well, my BMI is 40.4 but have really crappy insurance with Regence Blue Shield. They have just laughed at me when I mention anything to do with Obesity. I have been looking into the surgery for 2 years. I have no problem with doing it---get me in there and cut me and do their thing. I don't have any quelms about it. But---It is all about the money. I am divorced and on my own and pay a fortune for Health insurance. But it is not doing me any good in this case, so my real balttle is not being accepted medically but finding the money.

Hello, I was reading about your surgery. i was just curious how it went in Mexico with your surgery? When I mention going there to my husband, he freaks out. My insurance won't cover it and I don't have the money to pay for what it costs here. If you don't me asking, how much did it cost you in Mexico? Any regrets? Can you suggest a doctor?