Very disappointed

I went to see Dr Enoch today for my first appointment. He and his staff were very nice folks. Unfortuately, I was told that BCBS would not cover my lap band surgery because my BMI was over 50. He said if I lost about 50lbs that would probly bring my BMI down to the required number. Not at all what I wanted to hear......... 

I'm so sorry to hear of your disappointment. I hope that things will work out for you.

Don't be discouraged......you would be suprised how surgery can be a great motivator to lose that 50 lbs. There is still lots of hope there...don't give up...you can do this =0)  ~Sarah~

Ditto on what Sarah said. You can do it, let his reply be your motivator!

You can do this, honey! If you lose the 50 - LB will help with the rest. Sure beats trying to do ALL of it on your own. Have you considered RNY? Just wondering...Let us know what you decide and how you're doing. We're always here for you! Mare

Dont let this stop you!!!! I bet this would be a good push for you to get rid of the 50 lbs!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Darcie

If the lapband is what you really want... then go for it!!! 50lbs is a lot.. but we usually are very good at losing weight - the problem is keeping it off! When I first went to the surgeon in Sept I started to lose weight because I didnt know if I would get approved... I made a few small, simple changes... it took me until April to get approved (7 months) and over that time I went from 288 to 252 (36lbs gone!) and I wasnt even putting a huge effort into it.  I know it wasnt what you wanted to hear but be thankful you have the option of having surgery and having the insurance pay for it... its tough to wait but if you put your mind to it you can achieve it!!!

I'm sorry to hear this.. I have BCBSNC and my BMI IS around 52.. So that def. gives me something to think about. I meet with Dr.Harris on the 14th and praying he doesn't say anything like that.  I hope in the end you get what you would like to have.. Blessings

Thank you everyone!!!!!  That's exactly what I needed to hear. And it's so true, how many times have I lost 50 lbs......too many to count. You guys are the best.

I have BCBSNC and lost weight before I went to my consultation so that I could get approved. For me, it was worth it to get the procedure that I wanted. Good luck!