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I am a diabetic and I am 23 years old. I am nervous about the band, because my doctor keeps reminding me about infections and that I am at greater risk of complications with the band due to diabetes. Is there anyone viewing that has diabetes and had the lap band?? I need some advice and opinions from others in my position. I am headed down a bad road of health if I don't do it, but I am looking at a few risks if I go ahead and have it done!!!

My policy changed the 1st of Jan. 2008, and I just finished my 6 mo. diet. They are saying that my ins. will only pay 75% of the allowed amount. Anyone else have this problem? How much did the surgerey end up costing even with insurance??

Thanks A bunch y'all!!!!!

Thanks A bunch y'all!!!!! :biggrin1:

<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Thinking about Lap Band/ Many Concerns<!-- google_ad_section_end --> <HR style="COLOR: #e9e9e9" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --><!-- google_ad_section_start -->I am considering Lap Band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am only 22 and I need to loose around 100 pounds. I have many concerns about lap band. 1) I want more children and I am affraid that the lap band can cause problems. Can there be problems during delivery? 2) I am scared of having excess skin. Has anyone else had a problem with this? 3) I am really scared I will regret it. 4) I will be misserable watching people around me eat the foods I enjoy, and not be able to have them too. 5) Can you feel the band, does it hurt? 6) I am diabetic. Higher risk of getting an infection. Any diabetics had this done. 7) The doctors I am going to use have only done either 450 or 550 lap bands! They are are from Texarkana Texas? Anyone used doctors from this area? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to make sure this is right for me!

I am considering Lap Band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am only 22 and I need to loose around 100 pounds. I have many concerns about lap band. 1) I want more children and I am affraid that the lap band can cause problems. Can there be problems during delivery? 2) I am scared of having excess skin. Has anyone else had a problem with this? 3) I am really scared I will regret it. 4) I will be misserable watching people around me eat the foods I enjoy, and not be able to have them too. 5) Can you feel the band, does it hurt? 6) I am diabetic. Higher risk of getting an infection. Any diabetics had this done. 7) The doctors I am going to use have only done either 450 or 550 lap bands! They are are from Texarkana Texas? Anyone used doctors from this area? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to make sure this is right for me!

:help:I am considering Lap Band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am only 22 and I need to loose around 100 pounds. I have many concerns about lap band. 1) I want more children and I am affraid that the lap band can cause problems. Can there be problems during delivery? 2) I am scared of having excess skin. Has anyone else had a problem with this? 3) I am really scared I will regret it.:cry 4) I will be misserable watching people around me eat the foods I enjoy, and not be able to have them too.:hungry: 5) Can you feel the band, does it hurt? 6) I am diabetic. Higher risk of getting an infection. Any diabetics had this done. 7) The doctors I am going to use have only done either 450 or 550 lap bands! They are are from Texarkana Texas? Anyone used doctors from this area? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to make sure this is right for me!:nervous