From Mark Watson, MD, Lap Band surgeon in Dallas. According to the Federal Government, over 80% of all weight loss surgery in the United States is paid for by the patent’s health insurance. Making the insurance carriers reimburse for these procedures can range anywhere from straight forward to nearly impossible. In most cases it can [...]
I want to have lapband I am 5’4 weigh 226 bmi 38.53, I am healthy so far, I have strong family history of obese, diabetes and heart disease, I have tried exercising , adkins diet, hcg diet,diet pills,watching what I eat ,watermelon diet and the lemonade diet. I do not understand why insurance will not [...]
Article by Dr. Rachael Keilin, LapBand surgeon. I was reading a short article the other night about the no-longer-available weight loss drug Meridia. It has recently been pulled off the market by the manufacturer at the request of the FDA when it was discovered that Meridia caused patients to have a 16% increased risk of [...]
Question:I am 51 years old and have struggled with severe hypothyroidism for more than 20 years. Despite regular exercise and one diet after another, my weight has been a literal roller-coaster since I was in my early 20′s. Three years ago, I went on the HCG program and went from 198 to 155. I felt [...]
Recently we had 3 similar questions on qualifying for the LapBand: Question: I’m wondering if Im a canidate for the Lap Band, Im 5’5 and 200 lbs. And if so does my insurance cover it? Princeton, MN Question: My BMI is 36 and my glucose is 110 which makes me pre diabetic. My doctor says [...]
I am 5′ tall and weight 180#. I have tried dieting throughout my life with no success. I have had my knee scoped, surgery on my neck and lower back problems. if i could loose weight it would help me with all of these problems. Would I qualify with my weight and height? (my insurance [...]
I tried to get the lap Band a few years back but after going through the whole program and meeting all requirements my insurance didn’t cover it. I am 50 to 70 lbs heavier and I am considering trying again but I have to say that the disappointment the first time around really has made [...]
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