I am a 24 yr old girl from defiance ohio. And am wondering if anyone knows how to get the ball rolling to have the lapband done...I'm 5ft 1in and I weigh 240lbs. For my height I should only weigh 101 to 120. I have a handicapp son so being overweight is hard to do things with him.I have tried all kinds of diets and exersice and I eat healthy and little meals. When I was 16 I struggled with eating disorders. Now my kidneys are starting to not function and I have a lot of stomach ulcer. I have buckeye as my medical insurance. I just hope you guys can help me in the right direction.

Hi Mommy,

I would recommend that you first contact your health carrier just to make sure that weight loss surgery (i.e) lapband is covered by your insurance. Secondly, you can start research on finding a bariatric surgeon in your area or nearby and make an appointment to attend a weight loss seminar or speak with the surgeons.

Making a list of questions before you speak with the surgeon is a great idea, that way you don't forget anything you may want to ask. It is important as well to let the surgeon know any medical conditions you may have so that they can decide what will be best for you.

Hope that helps!

Best of luck in your journey

your own doctor can get it going also by recommending it...and you insurance co. will know what surgeon does it and there phone number/address....good luck the best decision I ever made hope it is for u also