Getting health insurance after banding

[Guest guest]

I am due to be banded shortly. I do not have any health insurance, and I

haven't been able

to get insurance for some time due to my weight (that is anything that is at all

affordable).

Do any of you know - once I have been banded, and have lost the weight, will

insurance be

easier to get - or does having the band throw up a red flag? I can't see where

you could

not mention having the band, as I'm sure if you have a serious claim, and you

have the

band, it might invalidate your coverage. I live in California, by the way. Any

information

will be helpful. Thanks.