I think the one reason why some people fail with the lapband is that they dont change their life. They do not exercise or eat healthy...which is a MUST with the lapband. The only thing it does is make you fill fuller fast...thats it!! Your stomach is not reprogrammed or re-routed at all.
So, I say if your already doing so great in those areas & need that push to get the weight off then GO FOR IT!! As soon as your DH gets insurance I would call & see what their requirements are.
I was a 39 BMI when i went for my first appointment but because of having horrible IR (borderline diabetic with GD when pg), high cholestrol, & had a history of being overweight for over 5 years (more like 11 erccckkk) I was approved 2 days after insurance got my paperwork..they must have not even batted an eye & I was as worried as can be.
I had my lapband done on 12/11 & it was a very simple surgery. I have lost a total of 56 lbs. I was a size 22 & now a size 16. The weight does NOT just fall off..i work hard at exercising 3-5 days a week & i changed my eatting habits. This not mean I dont have a day where I eat "No-No's" but I forbid to "diet" or be strict on myself. I enjoy things here/there & the rest of the time I eat like a healthy person would. It helps that I get full faster so when I do decide I want something "unhealthy" I cant eat but so much before I am full
If you have any lapband questions pm me!