i am thinking about having the surgery but i am low income and am wanting to know if any one knows if texas medisaid will cover the surgery. also wanting to know if you have the band done and after i lose the weight do i have to have the band removed? any info will be helpful

i am thinking about having the surgery but i am low income and am wanting to know if any one knows if texas medisaid will cover the surgery. also wanting to know if you have the band done and after i lose the weight do i have to have the band removed? any info will be helpful

No you keep the band but have your restriction loosened a little after you reach goal. Don't know about the funding thing but you do keep your band. It will help you keep off your weight!! Hugs!!!