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Ok so here it is. I have everything I need done just need paperwork sent to insurance. I have spoken with them many times. The lady I spoke with yesterday has had lap band as well. She told me “once you do what we require for pre certification we are very quick to approve you for lap band”. So my question is I already have to have my gallbladder taken out and that is set for Aug. 4th. I have flare ups but I can live with it most days. If I get a call that says you have been approved you surgery is in 3-4 weeks what do I do. I have to have 6 weeks between the surgeries. Would you move your gallbladder surgery and have lap band done sooner or would you wait and have lap band done at the end of Septerber or October?

 

 

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roseyposey

LAP-BAND Patients

Why can't they do both at same time?

"AmyRose"

LAP-BAND Patients

Infection rate is Very high no doctor will do it. I have asked.

DrmBig4Evr

LAP-BAND Patients

I would have the gallbaldder first. Went through that last year and recovery time is quick, but if it flares up after or during your lapband recovery time it is an emergency surgery. If something goes wrong you may need the band taken out and your insurance won't pay for 2 lapbands.

missmary44

LAP-BAND Patients

Id say gallbladder first then lap band. Good luck with your decision.

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