Hey everyone . I'm sure this thread had been done before but I'm on my phone and can't find it . I've had my heart set on Lap band and today after finding out my bmi is so high , I'm thinking my insurance company is most likely going to want me to have the Gastric bypass . Now I'm terrified !! I guess it's the fear if the unknown . Can some of you please share with me your experiences good / bad with both the band & bypass ?

Insurance companies only approve or deny what is asked for given the documentation supplied........they do not make suggestions, etc for other procedures. That is a decision between you and your doctor.

I started with a BMI of 68. I chose the lap-band and could not be happier. I am almost 1 year post op and am down 117 pounds. The band, healthy choices and exercise have worked very well together for me. I think it takes all three to be sucessful. Good Luck in your decision.

Insurance companies only approve or deny what is asked for given the documentation supplied........they do not make suggestions, etc for other procedures. That is a decision between you and your doctor.

nayttap is right.

The insurance companies don't tell you what to chose. They just look at what you are requesting and see if you have all the paperwork/documentation they require. You just have to talk to your doctor and decide what is best for you. My BMI was 50 when I got my band, but gastric bypass or the sleeve was just not what I wanted. My doctor agreed with me after he read my files/essay and spoke to me.

You don't have to worry about the insurance company mandating what kind of surgery you have. Just chose the best surgery for you and your lifestyle. Don't base your choice on what you think other people want you to do. Good luck and let us know how everything turns out.

nayttap is right.

The insurance companies don't tell you what to chose. They just look at what you are requesting and see if you have all the paperwork/documentation they require. You just have to talk to your doctor and decide what is best for you. My BMI was 50 when I got my band, but gastric bypass or the sleeve was just not what I wanted. My doctor agreed with me after he read my files/essay and spoke to me.

You don't have to worry about the insurance company mandating what kind of surgery you have. Just chose the best surgery for you and your lifestyle. Don't base your choice on what you think other people want you to do. Good luck and let us know how everything turns out.

You are so right Crecia ! Thank you so much !!