I have been thinking about going through the lap band procedure for the past several years. Type II diabetes is common in my family and when my father was in his 40's he was diagnosed with type II and in '96 he had a massive stroke. I have no insurance to help me fund the procedure and will finance through a lender. What type of tests will I have to go through before I can have the surgery done and why? My height is 5'8" and weigh 450 pounds and I'm 30 yrs old.

I have been thinking about going through the lap band procedure for the past several years. Type II diabetes is common in my family and when my father was in his 40's he was diagnosed with type II and in '96 he had a massive stroke. I have no insurance to help me fund the procedure and will finance through a lender. What type of tests will I have to go through before I can have the surgery done and why? My height is 5'8" and weigh 450 pounds and I'm 30 yrs old.

The only "tests" I had to have were the pre op bloodwork and a EKG, its so the anisteologist can release you as safe for surgery, now prior to that you will be given the usual Q&A about your general health and habits, they will take your measurements and generally get a feel for whats happening and what you may need to do before surgery, many times people are asked to go on some sort of diet to lose a few pounds to show commitment and such. It all starts with making the appt, DO IT, you cant know if you dont go!!! Good Luck