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Gribbas

LAP-BAND Patients

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  1. Bipolar and Lap Band

    · Gribbas · 02/22/09 02:19 AM

    HI. I'm 26 years old, and have been diagnosed for about 5 years. In that time, my weight has gradually but steadily increased, to the point where now I feel I need to get a lap band just to curb the gain. I take Lithium and Lamictal for the ups and downs.
     
    Here's the rub: for the insurance to cover the surgery, I need to be over a 40 BMI (300 lbs), or be over a 35 BMI and have a medical problem. I'm currently around a 37 BMI, but all my weight is around my stomach, and breathing has become a problem, though not quite asthmatic.
     
    So, my question is this: is there anyone who went through the same kind of thing who could give me some guidance?
     
    Thanks

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