hello im new here . im just getting started on researching for the lap band didnt know much about the coverage and other things that you have to have before even being able to get qualified

hello im new here . im just getting started on researching for the lap band didnt know much about the coverage and other things that you have to have before even being able to get qualified

Welcome to the forums.....I am in the process of getting all my testing done for the doctor. But I will give you as much info as I can. First what kind of insurance do you have? Check what your insurance qualifiers are before anything. Every insurance is different.

Here are some qualifiers that insurance companies ask for:

3 year history of weight(showing you have been struggling with weight)

BMI of ? (again depends on ins,)

3 - 6 mo. nutrietional supervised diet with weigh ins

Your Gastric Doctor will have other test required:(depends on doctor)

sleep study

esophigus test

psych

heart

also if you smoke or drink you have to quit at least 7 weeks prior to surgery.

thank u i have AETNA and i am barely going to start going to go to the doctor and i dont really know how to approach him about the lap band do i just say im intrested in getting the lap band ? how can i know if my insurance will cover this?? before i even get started?

im 20 and i weigh about 275 and im '5'5 dont smoke. what are psych testing done for?

Welcome to the forums.....I am in the process of getting all my testing done for the doctor. But I will give you as much info as I can. First what kind of insurance do you have? Check what your insurance qualifiers are before anything. Every insurance is different.

Here are some qualifiers that insurance companies ask for:

3 year history of weight(showing you have been struggling with weight)

BMI of ? (again depends on ins,)

3 - 6 mo. nutrietional supervised diet with weigh ins

Your Gastric Doctor will have other test required:(depends on doctor)

sleep study

esophigus test

psych

heart

also if you smoke or drink you have to quit at least 7 weeks prior to surgery.