Question:
I'M 54 AND 282 WITH LITTLE HEALTH ISSUES SO FAR

WILL I HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING MY HMO TO O.K. LAP-BAND SURGERY? I HAVE A HARD TOME WALKING, AND STAIRS ARE IMPOSSIBLE LATELY(BACK PROBLEMS) BUT I DON'T HAVE DIABETES, SLEEP DISORDERS. I DO HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.    — grandame (posted on September 4, 2008)

September 4, 2008
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE is a comorbidity to obesity. That will do it for some insurance companies but not for the tight-wads.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 4, 2008
Usually you only need one main comorbidity and you got that! Some insurance companies want documented attempts at weight loss...I didn't need documents, but I did do WW for a year and they took my word...It just depends on your insurance co. Just go for it ...Don't ask us, we can't approve you! I would approve you right now, but...Much luck!
   — .Anita R.

September 4, 2008
Is your difficulty walking just due to your weight or does your back hurt too when you are active, if so check with your doctor. You may have another co-morbidity also with your back if its arthritis or weight bearing related causing probs with your spine. Good luck to you!!
   — zieberrae