I really would like the band. Is it hard to get? How fast can it be done and would Medicaid. Approve? I have back issues and my grandma and mom are dieabetic

It really isn't something you just decide to have done. If you have a lot of medical issues related to your weight, will make you a perfect candidate.

Your BMI is only 33.3, so you would have to get approval. I think that medicaid does do lapband approval, but it would depend on what the doctor said on your behalf! best wishes, Karen

At 195 I would say no unless you have obesity related health problems. But you can work that out, I wish I started at 195!!

I would think that medicaid would not approve it if you are only 195lbs and 5 4

The Lap band is not a diet . It is a life changing event and it is not a walk in the park it takes lots of dedication and a life style change. I wish I had a dollar for everytime someone says wow I want one, it must be so easy and I explained to them what the process involves and that the surgery is the easy part.

There are foods I just can not eat anymore,1. I don't go out and order what everyone elses orders, 2. the portions are just huge, 3. I eat Protein first and by the time I chew it to pass my band I am full. 4. certain food are NO No's for me Bread just doesn't go down for some people it does never has for me. 5. liquids with a meal defeats your purpose. 6. You still have to eat healthy. 7. You have to excercise and be active.8. You can and will get stuck at sometime. 9. you will have moments when you wonder why you did this.10. eventually it will cost you $$ for fills and unfils.

I love my band, but I always tell people who think it"s the answer for them the truth , it takes dedication, and it is definently not for some one who wants to just lose weight. You need to be ready to change your life, for me it was the best thing I ever did for me..but if you read this site some folks have a difficult time living the banded life..........

Many thin people have back issues. I doubt you will get approved at your weight. And I don't think they will take your families health issues into account.

My doctor wants me to do at least 30 minutes of cardio 7 days a week. For now I would try that part of the lap band journey and see if you loose weight.

Also I've cut out fried foods and more or less all refined carbs (breads, crackers, candy, cake, Cookies, soda, ice cream), I've don't eat hamburgers (on a regular basis), pizza, or fries.

I eat mostly skinless chicken breast (not fried, no breading) and low fat/cal veggies.

If you follow these rules you will probably loose weight without having surgery.

i dont know if you insurance would cover it or not but "Honk" had a good idea. Follow the Lapband eating plan for a month and see how you weight does. Protein 1st, then veggies or fruit, than carbs. limit the junk food to an occasional treat, not a daily junk fest, and exercise a minium 3-4 x a week. Try tracking your food intake on Fitnesspal.com . What an eye opener that was ! You have to be commited to these food and exercise changes if you do get banded so start practicing now. Either way you're ahead of the game ! Good luck !

Your BMI is under 40 and you have no co-morbidities. Medicaid won't cover it.

I'm 5'5" and 193 lbs. I'm paying for my band which will be done on Wednesday. My *** won't do it. This is so important to me that I've decided to pay the $15,000 myself. I've real 1000's of posts on this site prior to making my decision because if it was easy, wouldn't everyone be doing it? Good luck to you. I hope you find a way to get it done. :-)

It is approved for BMI of 30 or more now; however, most insurance will not pay unless you have a 35 BMI with two or more comorbidities or else 40 with no comorbidity. Also, you must have had this BMI for 3-5 years. For example, if you had a 30 in 2010, a 38 in 2011 and a 42 in 2012, you probably wouldn't qualify to have the insurance cover it. There are several people on here who are self -payers who could point you in the right direction.

Medicaid in most states requires a 6 month monitored diet prior to requesting surgery.

I am 5'4" and weighed 190.5 lbs at the time of my surgery. My insurance covered my surgery but at the beginning of the journey I had weighed 284.5 lbs. I also had several other serious health issues related to my weight. The Lap Band is a Life Style not a diet.

I really would like the band. Is it hard to get? How fast can it be done and would Medicaid. Approve? I have back issues and my grandma and mom are dieabetic

I'm 5.3 1/2 and my consultation weight was 198 I just had surgery yesterday and my pre surgery weight was 184 after the liquid diet but I also was self pay so basically if you pay you can have it