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BJSmith
LAP-BAND Patients
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:thumbup::confused::ohmy: I am from British Columbia Canada.I have life threatening health issues. Does anyone know if the lapband is covered under such circumstances in this province? Even partial coverage would be a help. I no longer qualify for gastric bypass. I am pretty much housebound. I tried calling the surgeon but had no reply & the phone is constantly busy when I phone the gov't medical insurance. I need an answer before next Wednesday if anyone knows.
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I am way older than you. Don't be worried about your age. You are considered young yet.I was to have the gastric bypass several years ago but after a WLS Picnic I came down with a serious lung disease.My GP didn't investigate & put me on a medication that made the fungus in my lungs grow rapidly & also caused a weight gain of over 60 lbs. Now my health is in jeopardy. I would like to know from anyone asap if the banding is covered or partly covered by insurance. I can't afford it but my health is seriously compromised. Someone told me it was & another said "no" What is the real truth? I cannot get my surgeon's assistant on the phone. Signed "Desperate" :thumbup::ohmy::sad: