Insurance troubles - need advice...

Well, here's the thing. I want to have a LapBand placed, but I found out this morning that my insurance (Altius) will not cover that or any weight-related procedure. What I'm wondering is if any of you know of another insurance that will pay for the operation. Dr. Alldrege's office (www.svsurgical.com) quoted me $12 to $15k as the price of the surgery. Since I am a college student, there is no way that I can afford that kind of expense. (It makes me want to consider mexico as an option... *shudder*) I would love to embark on a long-winded tyrade about the stupidity of insurance companies (I'm currently fighting with them trying to prove that I really should be taking the cholesterol medication that my dr. prescribed... they don't think it's necessary! Apparently, they know best...) Anyway, I'll save my breath and not do that here. Still, Grrr. So, if anyone knows of an insurance company that would likely pay for the operation (or any treatment for severe obesity), your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Christine

I would fight with Altius. If you have enough comorbid conditions they might cover it. I would fight until you can't fight anymore.