I need a lap band I have bad knees I have had a stroke etc.

call a lap band surgery center and let them check for you.

There are some VA Medical Centers that offer bariatric surgery (and each VAMC should have a regional bariatric surgical center to which they refer). If you are followed at the VA - your primary care provider should be able to advise if you qualify for bariatric surgery and ifeligible, initiate the appropriate referral process. Don't quote me but I think the requirements were:

1. Eligible for VA Health Care.

2. 3 months successful completion of the "MOVE" Program (Managing Obesity/Overweight for Veterans Everywhere). or if MOVE not available at your medical center - participation in another multidisciplinary weight management program.

3. Qualifying BMI is >40 or >35 with comorbidities.

4. There are some other requirements and exclusions which your VA Primary Care Provider should be able to advise you about.

Good luck, and Thank you for your Service! :patriot:

--A VA Nurse fromNC