Paying for the lap band

[PSIG 0]

Hey!

I live in Montreal and would love to hear how you funded your lapband. Was it affordable? How did/are you handling the installment payments? Have you heard of any cheaper options? I'm on fixed income and for me $16000 is a lot.

Thanks!

[nu2ywg 4]

I recently received an email from slimband (had initially considered going to TO for the surgery until I discovered that they did it right here in Winnipeg) and they are offering fairly attractive financing now. I was able to get a portion back on taxes with a letter from my family doctor saying that the surgery was not cosmetic (that I had health reasons to lose weight) as well as a letter from the surgery clinic saying similar things. I didn't get much back but every little bit helped. You might consider a personal loan if you aren't using a clinic that offers financing. Good luck!

[PSIG 0]

I recently received an email from slimband (had initially considered going to TO for the surgery until I discovered that they did it right here in Winnipeg) and they are offering fairly attractive financing now. I was able to get a portion back on taxes with a letter from my family doctor saying that the surgery was not cosmetic (that I had health reasons to lose weight) as well as a letter from the surgery clinic saying similar things. I didn't get much back but every little bit helped. You might consider a personal loan if you aren't using a clinic that offers financing. Good luck!

Thank you so much, sweetie. That really helped. I have heard that for some people the weight comes back after 2-3 years. Have you heard anything like that? What has your experience been so far? Are you happy you did it? Do you have any regrets??

Thank you:)

[nu2ywg 4]

I've heard the gaining weight back more about gastric bypass than the band but there are certainly people who fail with the band, by eating slider foods. What I liked most about the band is that it is less invasive (no cutting of organs!), is adjustable, and is even removeable if necessary. I think the results are slower than gastric bypass but I guess it's a choice you have to make. Depending on how much you have to lose it could take 1 to 2 years to get it all off. Personally I have been really happy with my decision. I had no complications related to surgery, I have lost well over 100 lb and it hasn't even been a year and I feel like I have my life back. I play with my kids, I go to amusement parks and go on the rides with the kids, I don't have to shop in plus stores anymore, I have energy for EVERYTHING...I feel absolutely wonderful. I did work very hard with the band though, I exercise a lot now and I do have times where I have struggled. I honestly think that having to pay for the band probably helped...I used some of our RRSP's and I absolutely did not want to use our savings in vain. But I was at a point that I felt my life was severely shortened due to my weight and thought I might not even be around to enjoy that RRSP money. I hope this helps...everyone has a different experience so read up. Some are very happy and some are the opposite so you have to make your own decision. Good luck

[nikki_att84 4]

you can get the band from free in montreal..i wrote to u in private!

[dwiley56 5]

After i found out my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, I made a withdrawal from my 401K.

[PSIG 0]

After i found out my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery, I made a withdrawal from my 401K.

I might have to do the same. Thank you for sharing.

Best,