Hi, is there a broader list of health reasons... insurance companies look for when approving the Lap Band surgery? I've heard of sleep apnea, hyper tension. Know of a more broader list?

I have Medicaid.

PS... The hospital kept me overnight from a swollen Pancreas. Can this be a possible result from over-eating?

Please help.

I think you are asking about the list of Comorbidities that Factor into Bariatric Surgery Eligibility if you have a BMI of 35 or greater.

Here is a small sample list

Serious comorbidities include:

Type II diabetes mellitus

Obstructive sleep apnea

Pseudotumor cerebri

Less serious comorbidities include:

Hypertension

Dyslipidemias

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Venous stasis disease

Significant impairment in activities of daily living

Intertriginous soft tissue infections

Stress urinary incontinence

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Weight-related arthropathies which impair physical activity

Obesity-related psychosocial stress

You will also need to check with your insurance company if they cover WLS and then check the requirements needed to qualify.

Hope this helps. This Forum is also a great resouce and great people that helps.

Good luck