Apparently they are only going to cover open RNY and lap band :( 

I think this is a good motivation thing.  Not everyone in South Carolina is obese due to eating habits. Can you imagine working at a Hospital that does the Surgery and you have people come in all the time to get the Surgery. The State Health plan does not cover WLS at ALL!! Not even if someone is trying to pay for it and have the isurance company help pay for it. Even if the have Co-morbibities it is beyond difficult for them to get it.

BCBS is going to cover RNY or Lap Band for 100 state employees on a first come first serve basis in 2011.

Of course I was sleeved a week ago and paid completely out of pocket.  Sigh.  By the time this coverage takes affect, I will be 100 lbs down, so I'm going to say it was worth it!

Hi All,

Ok, so this is pretty off topic, but since I get most of my advice from this website's forums, I thought I would give it a shot and rely on the expertise of my fellow "losers". My family is considering moving to the Charleston area, I love the idea of James Island, but what do I know? Sound good, but... I have a 13 yr old daughter in an advanced magnet school outside of New Orleans, La  - small and sheltered, but public. What school system would you recommend (all of Charleston). She will be entering high school. Would James Island Charter High School be appropriate or should I consider other areas, we will be visiting soon and I would like to narrow down a few ideas. 

James Island appeals to me because the real estate market seems affordable, I love the closeness to downtown and the beach, the possibility of water front property, feels like Louisiana but is not.

Thanks for the advice!

It did not take me long at all to get approved after my paperwork was submitted.  Good luck!  I know for me this was the best decison that I have ever made in my life.